Reviewer's Choice

Disaster will come, it can't always be avoided. "When Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Guide
for Emergency Planning and Crisis Survival" is a guide from Matthew Stein as he walks readers
through the basics of being prepared for the worst that life can strike with. Preparation is one's
first defense against these events, and knowing basic first aid and survival techniques can be the
difference between life and death. "When Disaster Strikes" is an excellent pick for anyone who
doesn't want to be caught off guard by nature or other events rearing their ugly heads.

The path towards citizenship is often a difficult one. "Green Card Stories" seeks to share the
stories of many immigrants, as they tell of why, how, and their experiences in trying to come to
America and become a citizen. Immigration has been a hot topic for many years, with the debate
seeming unending. These immigrants come from wide walks of life, trying to find something
better, fleeing awfulness, stories of adoption, and much more, "Green Card Stories" proves to be
heart warming, tragic, and triumphant all under the same cover, very much recommended.

Certified yoga instructor and philosopher Liz Stillwaggon Swan has edited Yoga: Philosophy for
Everyone, an anthology of essays by a diversity of authors discussing the fitness, spiritual,
psychological and personal benefits of the practice of yoga. Individual writings include "How
Yoga Won the West", "Balance in Yoga and Aristotle", "Yoga and Ethics: The Importance of
Practice", and many more. Yoga: Philosophy for Everyone has as much to say on the subject of
philosophy as it does on the practice of yoga, yet is accessibly written for readers and yoga
practitioners of all backgrounds. "...to say that all yoga practitioners ought not to drink alcohol or
be vegetarians is counterproductive, as it precludes such practitioners from pursuing yogic virtue
through their own life journey. Moreover, it fails to recognize the diversity of the yoga
community. What may be right for one yogi may not be right for another: becoming a vegetarian,
ceasing to drink alcohol and coffee, or taking a personal vow of pacifism, charity, or
anti-materialism is not necessarily morally required."

Good leisure is key to a good life. "Leisure Enhancement" is the fourth edition of Michael & Sara
Leitner's guides to embracing leisure time and making it truly worthy time, advocating fitness
and health, as well furthering oneself, as well as relaxing well. With plenty of practical advice on
making leisure more than wasted time, "Leisure Enhancement" is a fine pick and very much
recommended for any who is finding their leisure anything but relaxing.

Grief affects us all differently. "The Time Approach to Grief Support: An Easy Technique for
Every Christian" is a guide to grief from Edmund Ng, grief therapist, who advises readers that
grief takes time, takes communication, and finding a way to understand it all. Stating that
through time and thought, one can over come it all well, "The Time Approach to Grief Support"
is an excellent and much recommended pick for community library Christian studies
collections.

FIVE CHIEFS: A SUPREME COURT MEMOIR offers a fine survey of Justice Steven's decades
on the Supreme Court. He was the third longest-serving justice in American history, and here
provides both a history of significant cases and people with insights on the works and approaches
of different chief justices over the decades. Any collection strong in political and legal system
insights will find this a winning memoir.

The Cult of Lego provides a fine coffee table guide and offers a fun illustrated survey of the
LEGO community and its creations. Discussions of fans and builders from all walks of life
accompany photos of amazing LEGO creations, from a life-sized Stegosaurus to a robotic, giant
chess set. Color pages packed with pictures and facts don't hold project directions but do hold
plenty of LEGO history and insights, and any crafts collection will find it a fine and popular
addition to a LEGO project guide.

GAAP 2012 is a fine pick for accounting collections and offers an in-depth survey of the basic
accounting principles covered in the GAAP exam. This surveys the single set of codified GAAP
and provides complete coverage of its many levels, surveying its applications using real-world
examples and illustrations. If only one guide to the GAAP was to be selected, it should be
this!

DEATH AND OIL: A TRUE STORY OF THE PIPER ALPHA DISASTER ON THE NORTH
SEA is the first account of the oil rig disaster that began in 1988, when explosions created an
inferno that burned for weeks and killed 162 men. The author spoke with survivors and their
families, rescue teams, and other witnesses to investigate the disaster, and DEATH AND OIL is
the result, analyzing the disaster's roots and lasting effects. High drama and many insights keep
this riveting for any general-interest reader.

SUICIDE OF A SUPERPOWER: WILL AMERICA SURVIVE TO 2025 offers a fine survey of
new politics and America's accelerating decline in the 21st century. This breakdown is attributed
to three historic changes; the waning of Christianity, the moral and social collapse that has
followed, and the coming death of the white tribe of the Founding Fathers that created the nation.
Modern America is loaded with debt and toxic politics: this documents a dangerous drive for
equality over freedom and the increasing splintering of all levels of American society, and is a
powerful documentation of the areas where America is failing. Political and social issues
collections alike must have this!

How Carrots Won the Trojan War: Curious (but True) Stories of Common Vegetables covers the
legends and traditions associated with over twenty popular vegetables, pairing history with food
lore in a fun survey that includes such trivia facts as how the beet got its name, a 1600s court
obsession with green pea eating, and the rise and fall of the melon in Europe. Fun, whimsical
stories make for education and entertaining reading!

Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed comes from a science journalist who used his blog
to ask his fellow scientists and science enthusiasts about their unusual science tattoos. He
received a stream of tattoo images along with personal stories about the designs - and SCIENCE
INK showcases over 300 tattoos from different science disciplines. Each tattoo example is used
as a starting point for discussion, exploring the science behind the image and the observations
and passions of science lovers around the world. General interest, arts and science holdings alike
will find this enlightening.

Advanced Thai Yoga Massage comes from one of the first Thai yoga practitioners in North
America who has taught Thai massage in Asia and the U.S. alike. Here he provides step-by-step
photos for over 50 advanced Thai yoga massage postures, offers color illustrations of sen lines,
and links massage techniques to particular ailments. Each treatment plan offers a customized
one-hour Thai yoga massage posture flow in this outstanding choice for any healing or new age
collection.

The Self-Help Shelf

CHANGE ANYTHING; THE NEW SCIENCE OF PERSONAL SUCCESS charts six sources of
influence that affect our daily decisions, explaining what they are and how they can be 'tweaked'
to work in one's favor. This is more than another business guide: it shows how these influences
will affect everything from business to personal life and relationships, and details findings from
case studies of thousands who have used these techniques to identify and eliminate negative
habits and responses. A 'must' for any who would consider vast changes.

BEYOND BOUNDARIES: LEARNING TO TRUST AGAIN IN RELATIONSHIPS
compliments a title BOUNDARIES that taught biblical guidelines for establishing healthy
relationships. This guide tells how to move past relationship issues to experience love again, and
comes from a relationship expert to considers why boundaries are important for intimacy and
how to re-establish a boundary after it's been broken. Any collection strong in relationships needs
this - spirituality as well as general holdings.

GIVING 2.0: TRANSFORM YOUR GIVING AND OUR WORLD focuses on philanthropy: not
that of big business, but of ordinary people. There are many new ways to give - via technology,
collaboration and business pursuits - and GIVING 2.0 focuses on these new avenues for success,
showing how individuals can move into proactive realms in their personal and business lives. It's
based on the author's experience as a philanthropist and educator, and shares key strategies for
making the most of giving. General and inspirational collections will find this an accessible,
popular pick.

Stunned by Grief: Remapping Your Life When Loss Changes Everything is a serious-minded
self-help book that reaches out to any who are devastated by the loss of a loved one. Faith in God
is a strong component of author (and widow) Judy Brizendine's approach to slowly recovering
and reorienting one's life, but there are also a plethora of more mundane and practical tips, on
everything from conquering one's fear to learning to embrace solitude to the tremendous power
of thoughts. A separate, consumable companion volume, Stunned by Grief Journal
(9780983168805, $16.95) encourages grievers to write down reflections and offers Bible verses
to ponder while working through one's pain. Stunned by Grief is highly recommended especially
for Christian readers struggling with personal trauma.

Doubt is the biggest wall to success. "Overcoming the Nevers: by Gardening Your Life and
Nurturing Seeds of Truth" is a guide to conquering negativity in one's life, and beating anxiety.
One success can plant the seeds for another, and Teri Johnson comes with a positive message to
help readers out of the hole of hopelessness. "Overcoming the Nevers" is a strongly
recommended addition to any motivational collection.

A charged spirit is a great thing. "The Life Coaching Connection: How Coaching Changes Lives"
discusses the impact of life coaching and how it can motivate and change lives for the better.
Explaining the discipline and concepts, "The Life Coaching Connection" is a powerful read for
those who are consider bringing a life coach into their life and want to make a greater difference
through it all.

We all have talents, finding and using them is key to making one's life a success. "The Gifted
One: The Journey Begins" is an motivational read from Dr. Andy McCabe, a psychologist of
Special Education in New Jersey. Drawing from this experience, he applies his wisdom to
anyone at any age and encourages them to find something truly worthy in life, making "The
Gifted One" inspired and thoughtful, not to be overlooked.

Nothing ever goes as planned, which is why you plan for that. "Where Will You Go From Here?:
Moving Forward When Life Doesn't Go As Planned" is an inspirational read from Valorie
Burton who grants inspirational support through suggesting five important commitments of life,
strategies for dealing with failure, and how to live practically and translate that to success.
"Where Will You Go From Here?" is an excellent pick for those seeking practicality out of their
lives.

Our dreams are a unique stew of our psyche. "Troubling Dreams: Unlocking the Door to
Self-Awareness" is a discussion of dreams and their influence on our lives from Sadie E. Strick,
who seeks to explain the impact that dreams have on our lives. Although Strick focuses on the
psychology of women, the discussion applies to anyone in many ways, in understanding life's
pressures and society and their impact on our lives. "Troubling Dreams" is a fine pick for anyone
seeking to understand their mind and what it's trying to tell them.

The Christian Studies Shelf

THE OTHER FACE OF GOD: WHEN THE STRANGER CALLS US HOME is from a woman
who lives with refugees at Romero House, a temporary shelter in Toronto, and who presents her
insights on Christ and the church. Examples of refugees who came through extraordinary
circumstances to survive offer fine religious and spiritual connections between Christianity and
social issues in this powerful survey for any Christian library.

Teaching and Christian Practices: Reshaping Faith & Learning collects essays by distinguished
university professors, discussing how historic Christian practices have effected their curriculum
strategies. Specific writings include "Reading Practices and Christian Pedagogy: Enacting
Charity with Texts", "From Tourists to Pilgrims: Christian Practices and the First-Year
Experience", "Christian Practices and Technical Courses: Making Integral Connections" and
more. A thoughtful resource for examining the harmonious and potentially beneficial side of the
co-existence between faith and pedagogy, Teaching and Christian Practices is especially
recommended for the libraries of religious schools and colleges.

Lutheranism has the distinction as the original protestant faith, but what was Luther's teachings
really about? "Lutheranism 101" is a Christian reference for those who want to gain a better
understanding of Lutheranism and what the church stands for. Telling the history of the faith,
what differentiates it from other Christian sects, and much more, "Lutheranism 101" provides an
excellent, easy to read, and fun study of the faith, a choice addition to any Christian studies
collection.

The Catholic Church is more than Latin and funny hats. "Grace Notes" is a collection of thirty
seven short stories by Brian Doyle, granting a vivid image of the modern Catholic, who lives his
life while revering their faith. Poignant and honest, Doyle's stories seek to give understanding of
modern Catholicism and what it means to their followers. "Grace Notes" is a solid addition to
any Christian literary collection.

Christ is the central figure surrounding Christianity, but even among Christians, some thins aren't
universally understood. "Answer to Common Questions About Jesus" is a guide to Biblical
studies from H. Wayne House & Timothy Demy as they guide readers through what they need to
know about the role of Jesus in not only Christianity, but other faiths and his role in secular
history. Scholarly and thoughtful from non-evangelical source, "Answer to Common Questions
about Jesus" is a top pick for those who want to understand the faith from an academic
standpoint.

Love is a major virtue of Christianity, but too much love has been given to the self. "Gospel:
Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary" is JD Greear's call to a return to
gospel-driven faith, calling for love of others, for Christianity to live for the community, and not
for himself, being critical of many of the actions of modern churches, stating the message of the
gospel has fallen aside in favor of other goals. "Gospel" is worth considering for any pastor who
believes the message is being lost.

Spreading one's faith can be done in a daily manner. "Missional Spirituality: Embodying God's
Love from the Inside Out" is a guide to living as a Christian outside of the Church, stating that
the house of God does not end at the temple doors, is the entire world. Inspired and thoughtful
amongst the world and for life, "Missional Spirituality" is inspired reading for any Christian
seeking wisdom on spreading their faith beyond Sunday.

There is more to faith than belief. "Be the Second Coming: Guidebook to the Embodiment of the
Christ Within: A Personal Journey, Our Collective Destiny" is an inspirational read from Hopes
Ive Mauran, as she advises readers on finding their spirit for finding Christ's teachings and being
more like him in life. With wisdom and wit to help readers find their way, "Be the Second
Coming" is an insightful and much recommended read, not to be overlooked for Christian
readers.

The Social Issues Shelf

THE FOLLY OF FOOLS: THE LOGIC OF DECEIT AND SELF-DECEPTION IN HUMAN
LIFE argues that self-deception evolved from overall deception as a device to lie to ourselves so
our lies to others are more convincing and believable. We lie to others to help us survive. Nearly
forty years of research into animal and human behavior and social psychology lends to a fine
survey of the science of deceit suitable for psychology and social issues collections alike.

HUMANIZE: HOW PEOPLE-CENTRIC ORGANIZATIONS SUCCEED IN A SOCIAL
WORLD goes beyond most books covering social media marketing approaches to consider how
social media can affect the structure, management and approaches of organizations and societies.
While the focus is on changing a business organization, this deserves a far wider audience in its
discussions of how social media changes behavior, influences success, and affects humanity
itself. College-level business and social issues collections will find the detailed discussion
involving.

HOW: WHY HOW WE DO ANYTHING MEANS EVERYTHING appears in an updated,
expanded edition with a new preface by its author and a new foreword by President Bill Clinton,
and offers a call to action by individuals and organizations. Society has become hyper-connected
and with it comes new behavioral requirements. HOW discusses these requirements, considering
steps for how to reshape behavior, leadership, and values. The power of HOW is illustrated in
case histories from countries and systems around the world, making this a top survey highly
recommended for any social or political issues collection.

TOWARD A BETTER LIFE: AMERICA'S NEW IMMIGRANTS IN THEIR OWN WORDS -
FROM ELLIS ISLAND TO THE PRESENT provides a fine oral history collecting the true
stories of immigrants told in their own words, and spans over a hundred years of the American
immigrant experience. The book is arranged by decades so readers can easily locate accounts of
special interest, with the first part covering the Ellis Island era and the second part America's new
immigrants up to modern times. A range of immigrant experiences makes this a winning
presentation.

Part of the eight-volume "Disability: Key Issues and Future Directions" reference series,
Disability Through The Life Course is a scholarly resource especially for undergraduate students,
but also accessible to lay readers. Disability Through The Life Courses focuses on how disability
issues affect all stages of life - not simply confining its analysis to childhood, adulthood, or old
age like a great deal of disability-related literature does. A reference work first and foremost,
Disability Through The Life Course includes biographies of notable contributors in the field of
study; annotated data, statistics, tables, and graphs; an annotated list of organizations and
associations; a chronology of critical historical events in the field of disability studies; and much
more. Like the rest of the "Disability: Key Issues and Future Directions" series, Disability
Through The Life Course is especially recommended for undergraduate and vocational reference
shelves in the libraries of colleges that seek to train students for careers in the field.

The cost of great power is measured more than in dollars. "Tortured Science: Health Studies,
Ethics, and Nuclear Weapons in the United States" discusses the hazards that many workers have
faced working with nuclear weapons in recent history. Many ethicist come together to discuss
this concern, and the concerns surrounding denial, suppression, and other actions used to keep
outcries against these dangers under the radar. Calling for reform within the military industrial
complex and within scientific research, "Tortured Science" brings another very strong concern
about nuclear war and power, highly recommended.

Justice is sometimes too inconvenient. "The Cuban Five" discusses the case of these five Cubans
who were wrongfully charged with conspiracy charges and put behind bars with the key thrown
away. Drawn from the pages of the Militant, this case and the call of corruption lodged against it
are explored through articles with black and white photography throughout. For those who wish
to learn more about miscarriages of justice, "The Cuban Five" is an excellent start to learning
about the case.

Equality is a worthy cause, and one that must still be fought for to this day. "John Brown Still
Lives!: America's Long Reckoning with Violence, Equality, & Change" discusses how the
principles of radical abolitionist John Brown still ring true in the modern day, leaving a legacy
that calls for a greater push towards equality and facing the sins of the past head on. Showing
where Brown's influence lives in today's writing, "John Brown Still Lives!" is a choice pick for
any social issues community library collection, enthusiastically recommended.

The Fiction Shelf

Cemetery Girl offers a missing person story that's gripping and evocative and tells of a girl who
is kidnapped as a pre-teen, vanishing from her perfect home without a trace. The perfect couple's
life dissolves as years go by, when after four years their daughter is found alive. But she's now
sixteen, refuses to testify against her captor, and refuses to talk about her captivity. Her father's
personal investigation into the situation will change all their lives in this gripping saga.

Four for a Quarter: Fictions comes from a professor of creative writing and uses the number four
to create stories of compelling and diverse plots. Four sections with each divided into four
vignettes provide pieces that 'pop' with color, surreal descriptions, and striking plots that blend in
'four' forces with strong characterization. Any collection strong in literary short stories will find
this a fine selection.

What went through the mind of a man centuries ahead of his time? "Leonardo: A Biographical
Novel" discusses this enigmatic figure of history, tracing his own path to his artistry and
brilliance scarred by own demons and a world that hated him for what he truly was. Tracing his
unique habits, and his role in the tumultuous courts of the renaissance, "Leonardo" is a strongly
recommended pick for any general fiction collection and for those who want to be entertained
while understanding one of history's greatest minds and souls.

Justice doesn't come easy when the corruption runs deep as hell. "Dead Man's Brand and Other
Tales of the Old West" is a collection of stories of justice and what passes for it in the old west,
as many struggle to put together their places and ideas throughout it all. For those who have
developed a love on these settings of lawlessness where men try to deal with the truth behind it
all, "Dead Man's Brand and Other Tales of the Old West" is an excellent and much recommended
pick, not to be missed.

The brutality of life is entertaining as it is depressing. "Higher Ground" is a novel from James
Nolan set in a post-Hurricane devastated New Orleans as people try to put their lives back
together. Channeling the noir genre strongly, Nolan creates the stories of countless characters and
their own struggles for survival such as grandmothers resorting to drug dealing, stories of
romance, murder accusations turned on accusers, and more, "Higher Ground" is an insightful
read, much recommended for community library general fiction collections.

As Spain settles down, its youth still lives in uncertainty. "Seven Views of the Same Landscape"
is a collection of short stories from Esther Tusquets, expertly translated from the original Spanish
by Barbara F. Ichiishi. Tusquets presents seven short stories of youth growing up in Spain after
the civil war, coping with the scars of a war they did not fight, and the meaning of becoming a
woman, with an uncertain future. "Seven Views of the Same Landscape" is an insightful and
enlightening collection of fiction.

Although millions live in the empire, it only takes one man to save it. "Lion of the Sun: Warrior
of Rome" is a historical novel of Classical Rome. On the verge of collapse due to corruption
from within, the Roman Emperor may be forced to bow to the king of the Barbarians. As it
seems the empire is doomed to crumble, Ballista seeks to rise up and save his country and rout
those who would do it harm. A riveting novel of epic adventure, "Lion of the Sun" is a read that
will prove hard to put down once picked up.

Adulthood often comes at some way too fast. "Creatures Here Below" is a novel of family and
the struggles to keep it together when faced with the realities of life. Mason, a boy becoming a
young man, struggles with being the man of his family with his mostly absent father. As his
mother tries to keep it all together, taking on boarders. Mason is barraged by the influence of his
father's brief presence, the struggles, and the arrival of what may be love. "Creatures Here
Below" is a moving and poignant coming of age novel, very much recommended.

As racial tensions rise, one can feel split by the factions that form. "Nowhere Else to Go" is a
novel of high school and racial tensions after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Cassie
struggles to cope with the changes of her world and seeks to understand the plight of both sides,
but it proves all too difficult. "Nowhere Else to Go" is a thoughtful look at the road to
segregation in America.

No matter what our origin may be, we try to push ourselves forward. "Unpossible and Other
Stories" is a collection of short fiction from Darl Gregory, who presents many stories that touch
on many genres of the imagination with characters to match, with a uniting element of humanity.
"Unpossible and Other Stories" is a fascinating collection that includes two never before
published stories from Gregory, very much recommended reading.

Serenity is not permanent, as something will shake your peace sooner than later. "Girls in
Trouble" is a collection of short stories from Douglas Light, who focuses on many young girls
becoming women in the harshest of situations. From being forgotten to violence to horrendous
accidents, these events threaten to end our lives and destroy others, along with stories of fighting
destiny and perhaps embracing it. "Girls in Trouble" is a fine and thoughtful collection of fiction,
very much recommended.

The call of adventure is strong, but the cost can be high as well. "Timber Wolf" follows Jack
Byrne as he goes into the wild north woods seeking excitement. But in the process he finds that
life in the woods is not all that it's cracked up to be, and he may have gotten more than he
bargained for. With a wolf on his trail, he will have to act fast to survive on his own in the
harshness of the northwoods. "Timber Wolf" is a riveting and recommended read for general
fiction collections.

Blessed with fortune, we are still faced with many choices which could change our lives. "A
Song in My Heart" follows Alejandra Stanford, as she pursues her dream of becoming a
composer, and in her journey, goes off to see the world and everything it has to offer along the
way. But in her travels, she finds her options of romance leave her confused in which way to go.
A tale of history, music, art, and romance, "A Song in My Heart" is a fine novel, a first in a
trilogy to look out for.

The price of fame is one sometimes we don't want to pay. "Don't Call Me Hero" is the story of
Rawly Sanchez, who in an act of goodness, saves a woman from a flooded creek. His heroism is
caught on tape, and the acclaim he gets he soon realizes is superficial. A story of coping with the
pressures of sudden fame and finding one's own peace, "Don't Call Me Hero" is a fine and much
recommended read.

Tragedy may lead to something new. "96 Hours" is a unique romance, as two women from very
different avenues of life find themselves brought together first in friendship as the tragedies of
9/11 strike America and leave them together in a storm of emotion. As their concerns for the
country and their people morph, they find that they have a lot more in common then they could
ever imagine, bringing them ever closer. "96 Hours" is a fine choice for those seeking a drama
and lesbian romance, much recommended.

The lost colony of Roanoke left a legacy of people of two races, whose presence was felt for
years to come. "Washed in the Blood" is a novel of the sixteenth century, and the impacts of the
families in the south eastern future United States. As love and spites of love gone wrong all
surround them, the truth about family and the past all too often begins to emerge and threatens
the balance between it all. Daniel Hunter, a Quaker who is uncertain of his ancestry, serves as the
centerpiece for this unique story. "Washed in the Blood" is a riveting story of historical drama,
very much worth recommended reading.

Pride in one's country is not a bad thing, but used incorrectly it can cause much pain to your
fellow countrymen. "Jingo Fever" is a novel following a young German American girl as
anti-German fever rages following World War I. The girl copes with the hatred she hears in her
Northern Wisconsin hometown, struggling to find friendship in spite of her German-American
heritage. "Jingo Fever" is a fine historical novel that will ring well with youthful readers who are
struggling to find their place and friends as well.

Free will and drive are virtues that are not always welcomed. "Poor Banished Children" is a
historical novel from Fiorella De Maria, as she presents the tale of Warda, a young girl turned
woman who refuses to be pushed aside into submission due to her gender. As she proceeds
through life, she finds herself continually spurned, tortured, and put through many endeavors,
finding some way to survive in a cruel world. "Poor Banished Children" is a riveting read of the
human drive to live and find life worth living.

Kindness can sometimes be hard to swallow. "A Stranger's Gift" is a Christian romance, telling
of strong spirited Hester Detlef, who has clashed with tradition many times. As outsider John
Steiner is driven into the Amish community by disaster, Hester is the first to offer to help, but
John is hesitant to join a community he doesn't understand. "A Stranger's Gift" is an enticing and
much recommended pick for those looking for Christian fiction with a bit of romance stirred
in.

The American History Shelf

The historical impact of the Boston Tea Party is well-known - but it was not the only rebellion of
its kind. Ten Tea Parties: Patriotic Protests That History Forgot chronicles the lesser-known Tea
Party rebellions, such as the Philadelphia Tea Party of December 1773, the York, Maine Tea
Party of September 1774, the Wilmington, North Carolina Tea Party of March 1775, and more.
Historian Joseph Cummins chronicles fierce American resistance to taxation without
representation, which led to staggering financial lossses for the great trading companies of the
era. Ten Tea Parties is a highly recommended addition to college and public library American
History shelves, as it clarifies in extensive and accessible detail the turbulent times leading up to
the American Revolution.

Part of the Images of America series, Dearborn Inn combines a reader-friendly historical
chronicle featuring vintage black-and-white photography of the Dearborn Inn, a building
designed by architect Albert Kahn under the close supervision of celebrated inventor Henry Ford.
Ford's genius vision stretched beyond his more well-known inspirations behind the American
automobile and the assembly line; he also pioneered the modern hotel in the Dearborn Inn. The
text chronicles not only the inn's early years but also the modern renovations that have revitalized
it to compete in today's world as a well as serve as an unforgettable historic testimony. Highly
recommended, especially to any fascinated by America's historic and trailblazing
institutions.

Illinois' fertile lands have proven to be a draw for countless millennia. "Illinois: A History in
Pictures" chronicles the long history of the state from its prehistoric first inhabitants up until the
modern goliath of society that houses Chicago. Comprehensive in its coverage, chapters cover
the many periods and aspects of the state. Discussing its geology and place in the Ice Age, its
settlement by the Native people of the Americas, the arrival of Europeans, and the turbulent
social conflicts since then, the photographs, charts, and illustrations provide an intriguing and far
reaching picture of the state's history. "Illinois" is a strongly recommended pick for community
and library history collections, especially on those who want a focus on the state.

The World History Shelf

Pirate: The Golden Age is a fine choice for any collection strong in pirate accounts, and provides
a narrowed survey of a decade in the early 18th century when piracy was at its height. The
authors consider the myths surrounding piracy and present what pirate life and appearance was
really like during this period of time, packing black and white and color illustrations into a lively
coverage suitable for any collection where pirate history is of interest.

ARMIES OF HEAVEN: THE FIRST CRUSADE AND THE QUEST FOR APOCALYPSE
comes from a medieval historian whose research in European archives results in a new
assessment of the motivations of the First Crusaders and their religious definitions and
motivations. It considers the purposes and drives o religious warfare and draws important
connections between the First Crusade and its underlying religious beliefs. All kinds of
collections, from religious history to history holdings, will consider this scholarly assessment a
fine contribution to the literature on the Crusades.

Contentious Liberties: American Abolitionists in Post-Emancipation Jamaica, 1834-1866 is a
studious examination of the Oberlin College mission to Jamaica, began in the 1830s. This
far-seeing missionary undertaking was meant to use emancipation in the British West Indies as a
positive example to support the cause of American abolitionists, by showing that freed African
slaves could be productive members of society. But this core mission became complicated white
missionaries encountered the liberated black Jamaicans' reluctance to adopt Victorian societal
norms pertaining to gender, family, and religion. A fascinating, in-depth account of conflicts
between disparate cultures in the 1800's, Contentious Liberties is highly recommended as an
excellent pick for international history shelves.

The Expert Cook in Enlightenment France is a close examination of not only the cuisine of
eighteenth-century France, but of the men and women who created it, seeking to earn their place
in society as culinary professionals. Drawing upon sources ranging from printed cookbooks and
medical texts to building plans and commercial advertisements, author Sean Takats (assistant
professor of history, George Mason University) brings a fascinating portrayal of what it was like
to live and work amid the gourmet high culture of hundreds of years ago. A handful of
black-and-white illustrations enhance this fascinating and unique historical portrayal, thoroughly
accessible to lay gourmands and scholars alike.

In addition to esthetic values, art has always had a commercial aspect to it that was reflective on
marketplace values of quality, quantify, supply, and demand. In "Apollo & Vulcan: The Art
Markets Of Italy" covers the economics of art as evidenced by the art markets of major Italian
cities from 1400 to 1700 C.E. Author and academician Guido Guerzoni (a specialist in economic
and social history, Cultural Management, Universia Bocconi, Milan, Italy) draws upon more than
fifteen years of meticulous and seminal research and offers informed and informative analysis of
the diverse art markets of that era for paintings and sculptures, along with such factors as the
psychology of consumption as it relates to works of art, geographical areas of distinction,
institutional typologies, and more. Presented in seven primary chapters, "Apollo & Vulcan" is
enhanced with copious footnotes, an extensive bibliography, and a comprehensive index, making
it very strongly recommended for academic library Art History and Italian History reference
collections and supplemental reading lists.

The rise of the Arabs in the first Millennia AD has had influence that continues to the modern
day. "The Arabs: A Short History" discusses the impact of the Arabic nations and peoples
throughout history, ranging back to pre-Islam to the modern uprisings all throughout. For those
with a strong interest in history and want to see the origins and progressions of these people,
"The Arabs" is an excellent starter point that will encourage readers to go further with their
studies.

Hearts and Minds: Canadian Romance at the Dawn of the Modern Era, 1900-1930 explores a
different side of Canadian history: the transformation of romance, both from an idealistic and
from a practical viewpoint, as the post-Victorian era replaced traditional romantic values with
ones shaped by modern-day problems. Drawing upon over 20,000 letters, especially in the
"correspondence columns" of two leading periodicals of the time, Montreal's "Family Herald and
Weekly Star" and Winnipeg's "Western Home Monthly", Hearts and Minds explores how
romance changed for Canadians in a world dramatically transformed by immigration,
urbanization, industrialization, western settlement, the fallout of a devastating world war, and a
cultural revolution in the definition of morals and manners. Excerpts from etiquette manuals,
scholarly studies of courtship during the era, and a selection of soldier's letters and diaries
covering the war years rounds out the source material that Hearts and Minds meticulously
analyzes. An extraordinary study of how human beings adapted the very structure of their
interpersonal relationships, Hearts and Minds is an excellent and worthy addition to Canadian
and World History shelves.

For one hundred years, Wilfrid Laurier University has been a major player in Canada's academic
scene. "Leadership & Purpose: A History of Wilfrid Laurier University" details the history of the
institution which started as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada with a mere four
students and single professor. From its religious roots, it has grown into something beyond what
people ever expected, with thousands of students passing through annually. "Leadership &
Purpose" is a fine addition to any history collections with a focus on the rise of academia and
universities.

For compassion, these women of faith drove through all odds to make a difference. "Caring and
Compassion: A History of the Sisters of St. Ann in Health Care in British Columbia" tells the
story of the Catholic Congregation of Sisters of St. Ann, led by Bishop Modeste Demers, as they
rose to the need of a hospital at Fort Victoria in the middle of the nineteenth century. With a
drive of faith and human kindness, their work is renown throughout British Columbia, and is still
revered to this day, as one health facility honoring their legacy remains. "Caring and
Compassion" is a fine pick for community and library history and Christian studies
collections.

The Gardening Shelf

The Resilient Gardener: Food Production and Self-Reliance in Uncertain Times presents a fine
survey including five crops most needed to survive, from potatoes and corn to beans and eggs.
Unlike most guides it presents gardening techniques that take into account health problems,
financial issues, and special dietary needs, consider climate change's effect on gardening, and
tells how to garden with little to no irrigation and even with a bad back. Any general lending
collection will find this a fine perspective!

Space is at a premium horizontally, so let's go vertical. "Vertical Vegetables & Fruit: Creative
Gardening Techniques for Growing Up in Small Spaces" is a guide to embracing this
non-traditional growing strategy. Encouraging making plants work with you to grow and create a
gardening plan that stacks up and maximizes one's space, getting the most amount of growing
space possible. With plenty of full color illustrations and step by step instructions on how to get
vertical growing working, "Vertical Vegetables & Fruit" is a strong pick for anyone who wants to
increase the amount they grow even when they don't seem to have the space to do so.

The plants that we keep near us have inspired us to understand them and what they can do for us.
"Writing the Garden: A Literary Conversation Across Two Centuries" discusses writings of
gardening and such from many authors of renown over the pat two hundred years, with a
philosophical and thoughtful outlook of the history of man and his gardens. These writers were
not professional gardeners or landscapers, but instead wrote in love of their work, bringing a
certain devotion to the writing. "Writing the Garden" is an excellent pick for those who want to
understand the garden and its purpose to the lives of many.

The Travel Shelf

THE INCA TRAIL: CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU offers a wide range of treks in a revised
fourth edition that includes a variety of hiking options from two days to three weeks. Some 40
hiking maps show times, camping places and places of interest while accompanying cultural
insights, tips on restaurants and health, and keys to languages make this a powerful planner and
take-along tote for any planning a hiking trip to the region.

GREAT JOURNEYS appears in an oversized hardcover - unusual for an independent travel
guide publisher who primarily publishes take-along totes - and is a celebration of some 70 of the
greatest world journeys. Each route includes reviews of the route past and present, includes
shortcuts and detours, provides a bibliography for armchair reading, and comes packed with
color photos and candid assessment of the route's special attractions. From Norway's fjords to
sailing the Nile, this is packed with accounts that make you want to just pack up and go, and is a
top pick for any travel collection.

The destination is overrated, the journey is where the memories come. "Great Journeys: Travel
the World's Most Spectacular Routes" is a unique travel guide from Lonely Planet, this time
focusing on the pathways of the world. From wonders of the world like the Great Wall of China,
cultural landmarks like Machu Picchu, to railways and historic highways, each entry has
information on the route with plenty of full color photographs and diagrams. "Great Journeys" is
a choice pick that shouldn't be overlooked by those who find great joy in traveling.

Brian R. Rucker (Professor of History, Penascola State College) presents Treasures of the
Panhandle: A Journey through West Florida, an extraordinary guide to little-known historical
sites, state parks, and natural wonders to be found in the panhandle area of Florida. County by
county, Treasures of the Panhandle offers lavish description that prospective visitors and
armchair travelers alike will savor, as well as a wealth of black-and-white photographs and an
inset section of gorgeous color plates. The appendices are filled with contact addresses and
websites for the featured locations, ideal for any reader seeking more information. Treasures of
the Panhandle lives up to its title and is enthusiastically recommended to Florida natives who
may not be aware of all the oft-overlooked wonders within their home state as well as to
prospective vacationers.

Air travel can be hectic and stressful, making the phobias surrounding it seem all the more
justified. "Air Travel Handbook: Tips, Tricks, & Secrets on Flying" discusses on how to make
one's next trip through the skies more effective. From spending less money to get where you want
to go, understanding the language of the skies, and get more enjoyment out of it, "Air Travel
Handbook" is an excellent and much recommended pick for those taking that trip to airport
soon.

The biodiversity of southern Florida is truly a sight to behold. "Exploring Wild South Florida" is
the fourth edition of the blend of nature and travel guide as Susan D. Jewell walks readers
through the countless parks and natural attractions that lurk all throughout the southern tip of the
state. With entries on many parks, with black and white photography used throughout,
"Exploring Wild South Florida" is a choice pick for anyone with a strong interest in sampling the
many natural sights around the state.

It took Hawaii a bit of time to gain its renown as the vacation destination of the world. "The
Hula" discusses the Hula, the presentation of traditional Hawaiian culture to the world, tracing
the dance's history from prehistoric legend towards the modern day, where a second renaissance
of sorts struck the dance and returned it to its people who have forgotten it in the recent
tumultuous century. Packed cover to cover with color photographs and presenting a complete and
comprehensive discussion of the dance and the culture behind it, "The Hula" is not to be
overlooked for those seeking a coffee table book with a Hawaiian flavor or a strong addition to
community library travel, dance, and culture collections.

Texas, despite its always changing allegiances, has always remained loyal to Texas. "The Big
Thicket Guidebook: Exploring the Backroads and History of Southeast Texas" is a focus on this
region of Texas and its chaotic history, from geological history of the region, the native peoples,
to arrival of Spanish missionaries, to the animals that now call the region home. An intriguing
and comprehensive study of a region with a long history that is both human and natural, "The Big
Thicket Guidebook" is a top pick to any natural and American history collection.

The Religion/Spirituality Shelf

Religion & Human Rights: An Introduction is an anthology of scholarly essays by learned
authors about the complicated relationship between different religions and universal human
rights. Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and indigenous
religions have all been implicated in repressing human rights as well as supporting human rights.
Yet perhaps the most valuable role of all religions is their affirmation of human dignity, and the
importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. Other qualities such as shame, respect,
restraint, and regret are also inextricably tied to religious beliefs, and crucial human rights.
Individual essays include "Keeping Faith: Reconciling Women's Human Rights and Religion",
"The Phases and Functions of Freedom of Conscience", "Religion and Children's Rights", and
much more. An invaluable addition to religious studies and world history shelves, Religion &
Human Rights is highly recommended especially for college library collections.

Yuki Miyamoto (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, DePaul University) presents Beyond
the Mushroom Cloud: Commemoration, Religion, and Responsibility After Hiroshima, a
thoughtful and scholarly examination of how the Japanese populace remembers and
memorializes the loss of so many of its citizens from the 1945 bombings at the close of World
War II. True Pure Land Buddhism was the most established religious group in Hiroshima; they
came to view the bombing in terms of karma, and the wheel of suffering that bound all people,
while the much smaller Roman Catholic population viewed the terrible causalities in terms of sin
and sacrifice. Of particular interest is the chapter entitled "Women in Atomic Bomb Narratives:
Hagiography, Alterity, and Non-Nomological Ethics". Beyond the Mushroom Cloud is a
welcome addition to modern Japanese Religious Studies shelves.

Parley P. Pratt and the Making of Mormonism is an anthology of scholarly historical essays
concerning the life and religious legacy of Parley P. Pratt, who joined the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints in 1830, and was murdered in 1857 by the estranged husband of his twelfth
wife. Pratt's contributions greatly shaped Mormon theology and identity, including his poetry,
apologetics, and autobiography. Parley P. Pratt and the Making of Mormonism includes writings
examining what, if any, role that Pratt's murder had in instigating the Mountain Meadows
Massacre (noting that historical evidence suggesting that Pratt's murder caused the massacre is
quite lacking), Pratt's influence on Mormon print culture, the family life of Pratt (notable given
his extensive plural marriage), and much more. An excellent contribution to religious history and
studies shelves, Parley P. Pratt and the Making of Mormonism is highly recommended for public
and college libraries.

Volume 13 in the "Kingdom in the West: The Mormons and the American Frontier" series,
Playing with Shadows: Voices of Dissent in the Mormon West is a compendium of primary
testimonies from four individuals to left the Mormon faith: George Armstrong Hicks, Charles
Derry, Ann Gordge, and Brigham Young Hampton. Termed "apostates" by Mormon founder
Brigham Young and other Latter-day Saint leaders, these dissenters' words offer a different,
disaffected perspective of the religion in the 1800's. Biographical portrayals of each dissenter as
well as relevant newspaper articles, personal letters, journals, and sermons offer historical
context to these reasoned oppositions to the Mormon creed. An excellent scholarly resource
studying an oft-neglected side to the early history of the Mormon faith - that is, measured
resistance to and disillusionment with it - Playing with Shadows is highly recommended
especially for college library Religious Studies shelves, as is the rest of the "Kingdoms in the
West" series.

To spread a message is a noble goal, but it is not easy. "Miracle on Second Avenue: Hare Krishna
Arrives in New York, San Francisco, and London 1966-1969" discusses the journey of one
devoted swami, Bhaktivedanta, sought to spread the philosophy and spirituality of the Hare
Krishan. Autor Mukunda Goswami, relays his tale of meeting the elder early in adulthood, and
helping him establish the first Krishna temple in the Western world. "Miracle on Second
Avenue" is a powerful read for those trying to understand the philosophy and purpose of the
Krishna brand of spirituality.

Science and Eastern Orthodoxy From the Greek Fathers to the Age of Globalization is a scholarly
analysis of the historical interplay between science and Christian Orthodoxy, the official church
of the Eastern Roman Empire. Covering a time period from the fourth century to the increasingly
globalized modern era, Science and Eastern Orthodoxy postulates that the conflicts between the
practice of science and the faith of Greek Orthodoxy were not strictly "science versus
Christianity" but rather an ecclesiastical clash of ideas with effects that rippled across
civilization. Chapters address how political debates could turn scientific; the repercussions of the
empire's fall on the dynamic between science and the Orthodoxy; the role science played in the
Greek Enlightenment; science and religion in the modern Greek state; and much more. Science
and Eastern Orthodoxy is an excellent contribution to college library world history and religious
studies shelves.

The second book in the "Spirit of Faith" series, Spirit of Faith: The Oneness of Religion explores
the Bahai written perspective on such deep spiritual topics as the oneness of God, the oneness of
humankind, the promise of world peace, and more. Brief, numbered passages from the writings
of Bahaullah (founder of the faith), the writings of the Bab, and the writings of Abdul-Baha
comprise this collection; the nuggets of thoughtful reflection can be contemplated individually,
or absorbed as whole. For example, one of the passages by Bahaullah reads, "Religion bestoweth
upon man the most precious of all gifts, offereth the cup of prosperity, imparteth eternal life, and
showereth imperishable benefits upon mankind." A moving, emotional, and humble anthology of
inspirational pieces, Spirit of Faith: The Oneness of Religion bears a positive message for readers
of all faiths and backgrounds. Highly recommended.

Scott Stephan (associate professor of history, Ball State University) offers his theory that
evangelicalism brought women in the pre-Civil War South power and influence in Redeeming
the Southern Family: Evangelical Women & Domestic Devotion in the Antebellum South.
Although evangelicalism often constrained women of the era in strict household functions, the
value of those functions had an empowering effect in earning community respect - from aiding in
childbirth to consecrating newborn children to looking after the dying. Chapters draw upon a
wealth of research to paint a vivid picture of courtship, evangelical marriages, child rearing, and
other crucial aspects of life in the antebellum South, revealing the role that evangelical faith had
to play in women's responses to daily challenges. "Childbirth and child rearing thus formed the
cornerstone of women's moral and spiritual authority within and beyond the southern home.
Women claimed that the physical and spiritual trials of childbirth enriched their devotion to God,
and if they survived, they simultaneously gave thanks to God and pledged their children to the
ranks of the disciples." Redeeming the Southern Family is an excellent contribution to religious
studies, women's studies, and American history shelves.

Called to Unite Knowledge & Vital Piety: Indiana's Wesleyan-Related Universities is an
anthology of essays by diverse and learned authors exploring the role of Christianity and its
Wesleyan and Holiness traditions in the founding, evolution, and continued mission of seven of
Indiana's private universities. Individual essays include "Who Do We Think We Are? Wesleyans
on the University Stage in the 21st Century", "Change and Challenge at DePauw University from
1837 to the Present", "Place and Higher Education in the Holiness Tradition", and more. Inviting
further scholarly discussion on the Wesleyan legacy for higher education in the twenty-first
century, Called to Unite Knowledge & Vital Piety lives up to its title and is an excellent choice
for theological discussion with an eye to practical modern necessities.

Looking into our spirit and embracing is the key to letting one's soul flourish. "A Spiritual
Evolution" is an inspirational and spiritual guide from Nikki Pattillo states that we are all spirits,
going through our human lives and letting it shape us. With charged words to find one's spirit and
drive oneself forward, "A Spiritual Evolution" is a choice pick with plenty to embrace for any
follower of new age spirituality.

It's hard to understand the actions of Hitler as anything but madness. "Hitler's Theology: A Study
in Religion" seeks to try to understand faith and religion behind the writings and speeches of
Adolf Hitler, who used mentions of God and faith within his rallies of the German people and as
fuel to push towards his atrocities. Seeking to gain an even handed understanding of Hitler's
methods and use of faith within his campaigns, "Hitler's Theology" is a scholarly look into
history and the abuse of religion towards cruelty.

Knowing oneself can lead to much joy out of life. "The Intimate Life: Awakening to the Spiritual
Essence in Yourself and Others" is an inspirational and thoughtful read from clinical
psychotherapist Judith Blackstone as she explores consciousness, what drives us, our connections
to others, and our sexuality, and managing all these forces to take control of one's life. "The
Intimate Life" is an excellent pick for those who want to create a better grasp on their lives and
find their love, for themselves, for others, and for life.

Understanding the mind is key to understanding faith. "The Hidden Levels of the Mind" is a
philosophical and spiritual discussion of the theories of scientist visionary Emanuel Swedenborg
and what has been built off his work. Douglas Taylor writes on what he believes is a crucial
aspects of Swedenborg's worse and how to better understand the complexities of his theological
theory. "The Hidden Levels of the Mind" is a must for anyone who thinks deeply about the mind
and soul and the life behind it.

The Pets/Wildlife Shelf

Training a dog can be a taxing endeavor, but the results may end up very much worth it. "Dog
Training Bible" is a comprehensive reference from Andrea Arden as she presents plenty of
knowledge on how to train your dog, from the very necessary house training, to more known
commands, correcting problem behavior, and making the dog more sociable to not only humans
but other animals that may be around the house as well. "Dog Training Bible" is a strong pick for
anyone who is inviting a dog into their lives and wants a more harmonious relationship.

Good nutrition isn't something that should be exclusive to humanity. "The Healthy Bird
Cookbook: A Lifesaving Nutritional Guide and Recipe Collection" is a pet cookbook from Robin
Deutsch as she presents ways to keep birds healthy, how to prepare them and given them to birds,
and recipes that are good for humans as well. Presented in full color with plenty of types from
breads to vegetables to even pizzas, "The Healthy Bird Cookbook" is an excellent choice for
anyone who wants to prepare a healthy treat for their favorite bird.

Puppy Problems? No Problem comes with a companion DVD and provides a fine primer based
on the author's 20 years of experience working with problem dogs as a professional pet behavior
consultant. Dog training basics take each problem behavior pattern and how to adjust it using
positive reinforcement and shared experiences. The accompanying DVD shows exactly how this
is accomplished, making this a top pick for any holding strong in dog training options.

The third updated edition of Canine Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide is a 'must have' for any
dog breeder's collection. It represents a title hat has for over thirty years been an industry 'bible',
now appearing in a more affordable softcover edition and featuring color photos and the latest vet
research on dog reproduction. The author is a vet who is also a breeder: her background lends to
an expert survey of breeding stock, timing, whelping, and illnesses and is a top reference.

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Wiley's veterinary titles are outstanding references for both vets and college-level student
holdings and these latest publications are top recommendations. June A. Boon's VETERINARY
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (9780813823850, $149.99) appears in a fully revised second updated
edition to provide an in-depth reference to the ultrasound of the heart. It comes from a leading
expert in veterinary echocardiography and covers all the basics of obtaining and interpreting
diagnostic echocardiograms in domestic species. This update includes new advances in mapping,
imaging, and related technologies, making it a fine reference. Tobias Schwartz and Jimmy
Saunders edit VETERINARY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (9780813817477, $149.99), an
illustrated guide for practicing vets interested in incorporating computed tomography into their
practices. Contributions by specialists from twelve countries offer a range of expert tips in the
first title to describe the technology, methodology, interpretation principles and CT features of
different diseases for most species. Blackwell's FIVE-MINUTE VETERINARY CONSULT:
CANINE AND FELINE, 5TH EDITION (9780813807638, $99.99) by Larry P. Tilley and
Francis W.K. Smith Jr. appears in a completely revised updated fifth edition to provide a quick
reference on diseases of dogs and caps. Over 300 specialists cover over 800 specific disorders
with new topics and revised topics keeping this a current A-Z vet's reference. All are top picks
for practicing professionals and libraries catering to vet students.

The Art Shelf

ART DECO POSTCARDS provides a fine collection of postcards from the 1920s to the 40s,
following the art deco movement's influence on apartment buildings, airports, and all kinds of
structures. Well-known and celebrated buildings appear alongside lesser-known facades and
interiors, with some postcards depicting structures no longer among us. A pop-out-and-keep
facsimile section includes detachable reproductions of the cards. While this won't be a lending
library's choice, it will be an item of choice for any artist with a passion for art deco style.

Typography is key to visual communication and this collection offers private sketchbooks from
more than ninety leading designers and typographers to illustrate this point. Steven Heller and
Lita Talarico select these letters for feature, which include works by Milton Glaser, Erik
Spiekermann, Carlos Seguras, and more. The writings offer insights on typography as a whole
and are intended for those interested in type choices and their effects on the message.

Celebrating the American Spirit: Masterworks from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is
the first publication to document the Arkansas museum's holdings and is packed with full-page
color illustrations of key pieces. The Museum is a powerful new art museum packed with
masterpieces collected by Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton. It places major works on exhibit in a
small town - something that has raised a furor in the city-centered art world - and
CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT is its inaugural exhibition. Any who can't visit in
person will find this a treasure trove of American classic examples, well suited for any serious
collection of American masterpieces!

Design by Nature: Using Universal Forms and Principles in Design surveys nature and its
creations and offers a design and computer-oriented connection between nature's designs and
human efforts. It considers relationships between design and art, showing how to blend nature's
patterns and shapes into design purposes and how to understand design elements and their
interrelationships. Chapters offer black and white and color examples of these universal forms,
cover everything from logo design to color, and make for an outstanding survey recommended
for any designer's library.

Artistic ambition can speak volumes. "Parallel Park" delves into the major project of Marylyn
Dintenfass who crafted a 30,000 square foot frieze out of scavenged materials to create a massive
monument of creativity and endeavor. Through inspiration, her work on this project is compiled
in full color throughout the volume to help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the
scale and scope of the project. "Parallel Park" is a choice pick of coffee table books, and a worthy
addition to any art collection.

The Poetry Shelf

We solve problems and find solutions, and these little victories carry us through life. "Evensong"
is a collection of poetry from Ingrid Wendt, a life long follower of the arts. Through her works,
she presents a positive image of the world that realizes it's not perfect. "Evensong" is a fine
assortment of verse, very much recommended reading. "Fan Letter from the Fourth Grade":
You're big, he says./He says He didn't know/that first day of class my poems/were published, the
fact/I'd written a book. He says, Would you like some candy?/and his hand works out of his
jeans/pocket a lavender heart, its edges/worn down like chalk by who/knows how many
washings: Hot Stuff,/Cool Cat, Ask Me, May I, whatever/words that were anyway only for fun,
erased.

With world renown, Bernard Noel strives to earn his acclaim. "The Rest of the Voyage" is
another collection of poetry from man of literature, poet laureate of France Bernard Noel. Elena
Rivera, known for many famed translations of poetry, expertly worked with Noel to bring this
volume to English readers. For any international poetry collection, "The Rest of the Voyage" is a
choice and much recommended addition. "Nowhere 1": no one placed their hands on the nape of
my neck/so this way this absence doesn't have a face/it is simply there like a cold sensation/a
reminder of that perfect solitude.

The Scientific Method is a chapbook of free-verse poetry by author and scientific thinker Mary
Alexandra Agner, whose accomplishments include inverting a light curve from Pluto's
atmosphere and modeling a low-density residuum in the Earth's upper mantle. Her writing
reflects the essence of those who use science to learn more about the world about them: a driven
inquisitiveness, a strong sense of exploration, and admiration for the pioneers whose efforts
bolster the eternal ongoing quest for knowledge. Highly recommended. "The Scientific Method":
You're welcome to burn it: / unhook it, pull it overhead, / let your breasts slap together / as you
toss it on the fire. / The idea doesn't go away. / Observe: need underwire? / Hypothesize: pull in
instead / of holding up? The test: / a bodice tight around the torso. / The Scientific Bra supports
you / bungee-jumping DNA, snowboarding / through a cyclotron. / Undress when appropriate but
stuff a spare / inside your little black bag."

With a unique yet intriguing way of looking at the world, Richard Berlin has made much delight
with his poetic styles. "Secret Wounds" looks at the wounds we all bear through our lives and our
pursuits in life, he discusses how we hide them from the world. "Secret Wounds" is an excellent
addition to any poetry collection, highly recommended. "If I Were a Painter": I would paint you
the indigo band of blue/on the horizon, the slick strands of kelp/floating in the cove, lichen on the
rocks,/lovage in the seaside garden, and sunlight/at dawn glinting off a gull's white back./If I
were a painter you might love me/like the night the terns gathered in the bay/and the sun set
through a sea of coral clouds./I would apint over the days I hurt you,/though I know you would
say there is nothing/more I can do to color your love for me,/our marriage like an oil-on-canvas,
nailed/to an outside wall, the frame warped by sun/and rain, the colors still vibrant, still true.

London and Paris are full of history, and everything also carries untold amounts of it. "Confer" is
a collection of poetry from Ahren Warner, as he recalls his journeys through the world and what
he has learned in those travels. Thoughtful and recommended reading from a youthful poet,
"Confer" is an excellent pick, not to be overlooked. "Grimsby": An old dock town/where the last
sailor is long drowned/and the boats rot, creaking//like gravel-throated cancer patients/singing
canticles, croaking/polyp-splintered, khoomei peans.

Nothing will get better if it doesn't know what's wrong. "The Essential Brenden Kennelly" is a
collection of poetry from named poet, whose work with satire and commentary has earned him
quite the renown of the western world. Expertly compiled with a CD of poetry readings by
Kennelly, "The Essential Brenden Kennelly" proves to be quite essential to any contemporary
poetry collection. "Birthmark": 'A gentleman of the troop of the Boyles/Dropped in and cut
griskins or collops/Of Williams Stewart alive;/Stuffing fire-coals into his mouth/He ripped up his
belly/Wrapped his entrails about his neck./It was grisly to see/And yet in all this chopping of Mr.
Stewart/I was struck by one quiet detail/As people sometimes are/In the midst of howling
scenes;/A birthmark on his left breast/Shaped like a broken star.'

There is more to hot dog competitions than a monument to gluttony. "Mad for Meat" is a
collection of poetry from Kevin Simmonds, who writes of a wide array of subjects as a musician
and man of San Francisco. With many views and many unique ways of presenting them, "Mad
for Meat" is a fine read that shouldn't be overlooked by community library poetry collections.
"Deliverance": Big black booming bloom/a man/fanning the blistering rod/His voice and us still
passing through/the opened sea.

Through calm and sanity, we can gain a clear view of it all. "Hunter's Log" is a collection of
poetry from Timothy Murphy, who writes of the calm nature that he often sees out of life, as a
hunter and man of the land. With serenity and time to think, his poems carry a mellow, poignant
vibe. "Hunter's Log" is a fine pick, not to be overlooked, highly recommended. "Elegy for
Diktynna": Go if you must, and swim/the dim waters of Acheron/for Actaeon.//When my
engraved grouse gun/passes to someone else's son,/I'll whistle "Come."

Poetry is a story of style and metaphor. "The Whole Shebang" is a collection of narrative poetry
from Suzanne Rhodenbaugh who uses her experience and devotion to her craft, and presents
poems that will keep readers reading. "The Whole Shebang" is a fine assortment of poetry and
knowledge, very much recommended reading. "The Strange First King I Knew": The Florida sun
leeched out the green/It bleached what blue was given./To be on the blank hot streets at noon/was
to take the sun, out of ignorance./So what I loved in Florida was dark.//There were pines outside
our windows,/and palmettos giving back a straw scent./We'd painted our room dark gold./His
black hair fell in his face./His left shoulder twitched as he danced./He pranced around in lace--
my own.//What I loved in Florida was dark./In electric green of dusk/I watched in fear and
awe/the thunderstorms of Odessa,/that place on earth most hit.

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, Hermann Hesse proved a force of German
literature. "The Seasons of the Soul: The Poetic Guidance and Spiritual Wisdom of Hermann
Hesse" discusses the works of Hesse, known for many novels and his work with mythology. A
thoughtful work of literature, "The Seasons of the Soul" is a strong pick for any world literary
studies and poetry collection. "Proverb": You must become brother and sister/to each and every
thing/so that they flow through you/dissolving every difference/between what belongs to you and
others.//No star, no leaf shall fall--/you fall with them--/to rise again/in every new
beginning.

The Memoir Shelf

Art and athleticism, figure skating isn't as easy as strapping on some blades. "Frozen Teardrop:
The Tragedy and Triumph of Figure Skating's Queen of Spin" is a memoir from famed champion
figure skater Lucinda Ruh who shares her story. Stating that her drive to success led her to
making great sacrifices to her personal life, threatening her health and psyche, her story is one of
the common price of drive to succeed above and beyond what is expected. "Frozen Teardrop" is a
choice pick for community and library sports and biography collections.

To be forgotten and spurned by one's parents is a cruel way to start life. "Raised by the Church:
Growing Up in New York City's Catholic Orphanages" is a combination memoir and study from
Edward Rohs, a young man who found his childhood in the care of the sisters of Mercy, a
Catholic orphanage system in Brooklyn, New York, following World War II. Rising above his
rough beginnings, he writes of what he remembers of others plight, and how he cared it going
into the secular world and an origin that was not typically normal. "Raised by the Church" is a
dedicated memoir about the struggles of growing up an outcast, even under the kindness of
charity, much recommended.

Stress and negativity will poison you. "Destined for Disease" is the memoir of Courtney
Chambers, who writes how she bottled up the negative emotions in her life and how it
bombarded her with chronic health conditions and lead her to a very unhealthy state of mind.
"Destined for Disease" is a strong advisory of how what we think is only in our head can cause us
such pain.

The life of a housewife is not completely compatible with that of a rock star. "Dance of the
Electric Hummingbird" is a unique and spiritual memoir from Patricia Walker as she relays her
experience that a rock concert and how it changed her life. Describing her unique and spiritual
journey and how an encounter with rock star Sammy Hagar changed her life, "Dance of the
Electric Hummingbird" is a uniquely spiritual read that goes where few other spiritual books
have gone.

Corruption runs deep within today's government, perhaps most shockingly in the judicial branch.
"Doctrine of Injustice" is a memoir of politics and corruption through the views of Keith R.
Caldwell who has worked on many high levels of government, stating he has seen the corruption
of the government strongly perhaps when it comes to money and the IRS. Presenting his findings
and offering some unique spins of how money runs so much, "Doctrine of Injustice" is worth
considering for political discussion collections.

From where we once were, we forget where we came from. "Back to Bizkaia: A
Basque-American Memoir" is a memoir of Joe Juaristi and his son Vince, organizing a trip with
the two of them back to a reunion with their family, regaining a respect for it and a respect for
life. Touching on the roots of Basque country and the American west, "Back to Bizkaia" is a fine
tale of an immigrant revisiting their motherland of Spain.

The live for the road is to be on a constant journey. "The Lonesome Lowdown Long-Gone
Outbound Scootertash Blues" is a memoir from Mark Tiger Edmonds, as he discusses his own
tales, presenting a unique view of Americana from a man who has seen a lot of it, and has
gathered many stories from those who he has met. For those looking for stories of life in America
and on the road, "The Lonesome Lowdown Long-Gone Outbound Scootertrash Blues" is an
insightful and original read, very much recommended.

The Business Shelf

Emotional Branding: The New Paradigm for Connecting Brands to People appears in a revised,
updated edition to provide new insights on connecting brands to new generations through the
web and social media's powers. An extensive update was required for the original popular
concept because of the emergence of consumer empowerment tools which hardly existed when
the book was first published in 2001. The book invented the term and concept and sparked the
interest of new generations of brand strategists and designers, changing businesses and marketing
objectives and approaches alike: this latest edition will do the same and should be in every
business holding!

Zero to 100,000: Social Media Tips and Tricks for Small Business provides a fine marketing
guide that offers details and examples for finding 100,000 new friends and customers using
social media. It provides a low-cost social media plan for finding and connecting with them, with
chapters surveying connections between communities and building an effective online presence.
Any business involved in social media networking needs this!

THE AD-FREE BRAND: SECRETS TO BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BRANDS IN A DIGITAL
WORLD is not just for computer collections but for any business library strong in web
marketing. It draws on the author's experience helping build Red Hat's global brand and offers a
host of modern digital strategies and tools to provide new ways to communicate and spread the
word about a brand. The sections on avoiding common mistakes and the step-by-step guide to the
entire brand positioning process make this a winning survey of how to develop, prototype, and
solidify a brand position.

FREE MARKETING: 101 LOW AND NO-COST WAYS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
ONLINE & OFF provides over 100 marketing ideas for small business owners on a budget, and
deserves a spot in any business collection. It uses a range of techniques, from creating compelling
content to attract customers to creating marketing videos, using eBay for publicity, and
understanding and making the most of smart phone trends. A 'must' for any serious small
business.

EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT: USING MICROSOFT OUTLOOK TO ORGANIZE
YOUR WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE could have been featured in our Computer Shelf section
but is reviewed here for its wider-ranging importance to business applications. It goes beyond the
basics of organizing email and tells how to apply Outlook filters to manage tasks, how to plan
personal and worklife, and using Outlook with Microsoft OneNote to set goals. Businesses will
find this packed with real-world examples for applications!

DECISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO USING BUSINESS
RULES AND PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS provides a fine guide to blending operational and
analytic approaches to create business systems that are more agile and adaptive. Case studies tell
how to combine techniques to improve customer experiences and reduce fraud, offering insights
on the entire Decision Management System process and how it can transform business setup.
From implementing decision services to monitoring them, this is a top pick for any business
holding.

Business for Aspies: 42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work Successfully
could have been reviewed in our Health Shelf section, but is featured here for its fine focus on
current business practices and how Asperger individuals can use their strengths in the workplace.
Chapters survey how Asperger traits operate in a typical workplace, offering keys to many
challenges from pay raises to team meetings and career advancements. A powerful pick for any
Asperger adult who wants details on how to handle the working world - and for employers who
hire them - makes this a dual recommendation for business and health collections alike.

James Taylor (CEO of Decision Management Solutions) presents Decision Management
Systems: A Practical Guide to Using Business Rules and Predictive Analysis, a guide to
improving decision making processes within one's business or corporation with the goal of
improving responses to immediate problems, therefore providing better customer service,
reducing fraud, managing risk more effectively, and promoting flexibility and growth. Chapters
explore how to build robust and sustainable decision-making processes, as well as how to
anticipate common obstacles. "Assigning optimal actions in this way works well for fixed sets of
known customers. What it does not always do is suggest an optimal action for an unknown, new
customer. One way to resolve this is to add the optimal action to the customer data set you have
and then apply a decision tree-building algorithm to this data using a predictive analytic
workbench. You can then mathematically build a decision tree that predicts who will get which
action - a set of customer characteristics selects a branch in the tree that assigns a specific action
to the customer." Business leaders responsible for personnel, customer service, or other areas
requiring responsive, context-sensitive decision-making will find Decision Management Systems
invaluable.

Even in business, the signals we send can sometimes not connect. "Business Networking and Sex
(Not What You Think)" discusses gender issues for business leaders and how to more effectively
communicate across them. The authors discuss how this can sometimes be an issue, even when
romance is not on our minds, due to the nature of men and women's approaches to business can
sometimes be different. Networking is a powerful tool for success, and "Business Networking
and Sex" will make sure those in charge of landing those deals don't let a silly thing like sex get
in the way.

Public relations have gained remarkable power in the modern day. "For Immediate Release:
Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations" is a
guide to better public relations for one's business. Ronn Torossian is a CEO of one of the top 25
public relations firms in America, who advises readers to control their company's image,
communicate with other companies well, and create a positive connection to your clients and
your employees for greater success. "For Immediate Release" is a fine pick for business reference
collections, and for anyone who wants to understand why PR is so important.

The Metaphysical Studies Shelf

Did ancient aliens change the course of history? The new book THE ANCIENT ALIEN
QUESTION: A NEW INQUIRY INTO THE EXISTENCE, EVIDENCE, AND INFLUENCE
OF ANCIENT VISITORS offers proof that our ancestors were technologically advanced and that
they interacted with non-humans. From a new explanation of the pyramids to crystal skulls and
art depicting alien figures, this is based on new archaeological evidence and research and is a
pick for any new age collection, featuring a foreword by Erich von Daniken to round out its
offerings.

The Power of the Sacred Name
V. Raghavan
World Wisdom
1501 East Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
9781935493969, $22.95, www.worldwisdom.com

The Power of the Sacred Name: Indian Spirituality Inspired by Mantras is edited by William J.
Jackson and offers analysis and insights into the practice of repeating or singing a sacred name.
This practice is shared by Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and other religions and this collection of
writings by an Indian scholar considers the tradition in India. Any collection strong in Indian
religions and chanting will find this an involving survey.

What lies unknown to us is what most fascinates us. "Monsters in America: Our Historical
Obsession with the Hideous and the Haunting" discusses the history of monsters and creatures in
America, and the legend they have built up, describing their routes in long standing social
anxieties of race, sexuality, and religion. From aliens to science gone wrong to the undead, to flat
out monsters, "Monsters in America" is a fine pick for those curious about the myths and legends
that America has built up in its over two hundred year history, with much insight into their
origins.

Legends can grow into so much more swiftly. "Cotton Bales, Goatmen, & Witches: Legends
from the Heart of Texas" discusses the folklore surrounding Texas, discussing these mysteries
which live on even in the face of science and the internet. With photography and stories abound,
Bradley T. Turner provides the collection of legends as Mark Burdine presents the photography.
For those fascinated by local legend and what it means, "Cotton Bales, Goatmen, & Witches" is a
fine assortment and coffee table book, very much recommended.

The symbolism of our subconscious is very strong. "The Ultimate Dictionary of Dream
Language" is a guide from Briceida Ryan as she discusses the symbols within our dreams and
what our minds are trying to tell us, the interpretations of what's going on within our lives, and
how to use them to gain insight into what we truly want out of lives. "The Ultimate Dictionary of
Dream Language" is an excellent pick for community and library spirituality and metaphysical
collections, and has enough casual interest to be an excellent pick for coffee table pieces.

In our deep history, could beings from far off planets have played a hand in our evolution? "The
Ancient Alien Question: A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient
Visitors" discusses the potential of alien visitors who may have visited ancient humanity and
influenced the construction of ancient marvels. Discussing crystal skulls, the meanings behind
ancient mysteries, and much more, Philip Coppens presents his evidence for a much more
metaphysical pre-history for humanity. "The Ancient Alien Question" is worth considering for
followers of metaphysical ideas and seeking an alternative history read.

The Crafts Shelf

Creative Chain Mail Jewelry offers a range of projects for any jewelry worker used to jump rings,
and features nearly thirty projects from the pages of Art Jewelry and Bead&Button magazines.
Here are weaves from around the world, step-by-step photos supporting their creations, and fine
photography and illustrations leaving nothing to question. A fine pick for any jewelry-making
holding!

GOLDWORK: TECHNIQUES, PROJECTS AND PURE INSPIRATION comes from a fine
goldwork embroiderer who uses traditional methods in modern project for amazing results.
Step-by-step surveys of her coverage and techniques include color photos throughout and
examples of the author's own work. Embroiders and textile artists receive a range of projects,
from jewelry and decorated boxes to pillows and three-dimensional insects. Needleworkers and
general crafts collections must have this unique survey, which is reviewed in this category for its
wider interest to crafters.

Beads&Button Magazine Publishers' STITCH WORKSHOP: RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
(9780871164551, $17.95) provides an outstanding guide for beginners especially, surveying the
craft of right-angle weave and how it can be used in various projects. The projects presented are
all packed with color photos, arranged by difficulty level for step-by-step learning, and come
with complete materials lists to make for a highly recommended crafts project acquisition. Cindy
Thomas Pankopf's MAKING METAL CLAY JEWELRY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
KNOW TO GET STARTED (9780871164315, $21.95) provides a fine key to understanding
what metal clay is and how to work with it. From supplies and tools to techniques and some 20
jewelry projects for all skills levels, this shows how to create all kinds of projects from
stone-setting to forming. The many step-by-step color photo embellishments makes instruction a
snap! Those who would embark try their hand at model railroading will find no better starting
place than Jeff Wilson's INTRODUCTION TO MODEL RAILROADING (9780890247921,
$19.95). It tells how to begin a scale model railroading project, reviewing the hobby as a whole
and offering keys to getting started, from planning a layout to building scenery and structures.
The keys to selecting locomotives and creating track and layout are specific and easy and will
lend to the first-timer's interest and pleasure. Also recommended for this audience is Tony
Koester's MODEL RAILROADING FROM PROTOTYPE TO LAYOUT: HOW TO USE
FULL-SIZE RAILROADS FOR INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION (9780890247976,
$21.95). It tells how to build a model railroad based on real railroads, from selecting a prototype
to model to using basic prototype principles in the entire process. James K. Wechsler's
BUILDING AND DETAILING REALISTIC SHERMAN TANKS (9780890247891, $21.95)
provides a guide to modeling the Sherman tank and reviews nearly 50 Sherman tank models as it
provides hobbyists with a progressive survey of construction projects. From handling tracks and
guns to 48 models, this surveys gun tanks from around the world and teaches how to incorporate
them into a hobby scenario.

Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos offers a color guide focusing on the author's own secrets
of making Steampunk gadgets, and is packed with DIY projects not to be found elsewhere, as it
offers his own unique devices that can be produced on a budget. 'Lord Featherstone' shares his
skills, tools, and techniques for producing everything from calibrated gauges and field generators
to an armored pith helmet. Any crafter interested in producing steampunk 'artifacts' for fairs and
events or personal use will find this the 'crafts bible' of steampunk, adding a different dimension
to any crafts library.

When something is made by hand, it carries a certain legend and touch that cannot be reproduced
by machines. "The New Artisans" discusses the renaissance of hand crafting in today's world, as
Oliver Dupon shows the creation of many objects in many crafts, from art and creating jewelry,
to carpentry and metalwork. With more than 800 full color photographs scattered throughout to
show the results of this labor, "The New Artisans" is a fine pick for those who have developed a
romance with the ways of human craftsmanship.

With some baubles and some wire, the possibilities are quite endless. "A Bounty of Bead + Wire
Earrings: 50 Fun, Fast Jewelry Projects" is an excellent guide for those who have embraced do it
yourself jewelry. Each of the fifty designs are explained step by step with full color photographs,
presenting the fundamentals of their crafting to create this unique and colorful ideas. Of use for
even experienced do-it-yourselfers for inspiration, "A Bounty of Bead + Wire Earrings" is an
excellent pick, not to be overlooked.

Something created from one's own design is truly one's own. "Irina's Inspiration for Jewelry:
From the Exotic to the Everyday" is a guide for do it yourself jewelry enthusiasts as Irina Miech
presents many ideas for readers to adopt and adapt for their own creations. Presented in full color
and complete with materials lists to get readers started, as well as tips on how to creatively make
variations and more, "Irina's Inspiration for Jewelry" is an excellent and much recommended pick
for anyone with a do it yourself drive for their own fashions.

The Photography Shelf

The Art of Photographic Lighting teaches how light and shadow can be used to compose photos,
and offers a series of exercises and keys to a variety of lighting tools. From using light in classic
paintings to directional lighting, this provides discussion of all kinds of light properties and
shows how light and shadow affects photos. Black and white, duotone and color photos illustrate
the results of different lighting choices, offering contrasts and different images.

Studio Lighting Unplugged: Small Flash Techniques for Digital Photographers offers a fine
survey of small flash units and their selection and applications, and is a pick for any who would
better understand studio lighting and its creative manipulation. Chapters tell how to create a
studio anywhere in the house and how to apply lighting techniques to different photography
endeavors. From special effects to testing new skills presented herein, this is a pick for any
aspiring photographer!

Photography was once viewed as not art, but that was before artists got a hold of it. "A Turbulent
Lens: The Photographic Art of Virna Haffer" discusses the artistic work of Haffer, who
throughout the middle of the twentieth century gained some renown to bringing an artistic touch
to her photography, presenting a new angle on many topics, and catching sides to humanity rarely
seen. Packed cover to cover with her classical black and white work, "A Turbulent Lens" is a
choice and core addition to community library photography collections.

Death plagues us with its uncertainty. "Final Thoughts: Eternal Beauty in Stone" is collection of
photography and proverb as John Thomas Grant uses artistic photography to capture various
pieces of art and dedication all throughout. In full color, he presents photography that captures a
certain bit of soul, with a touch of wisdom to go along with it. "Final Thoughts" is a choice and
excellent pick for anyone who is seeking a coffee table book that brings a serenity and thought to
the issue of death, highly recommended.

The Judaic Studies Shelf

Ancient knowledge is quite precious to historians. "Israel and the Dead Seas Scrolls" is an
analysis of these documents found in a ten year period after World War II which offered new and
fresh light on Christianity and Judaism. Edmund Wilson provides a level minded investigation of
the scrolls and their contents and gives readers a clear understanding of their importance and
their impact to all scholars, religious and secular alike. "Israel and the Dead Sea Scrolls" is a
strong addition to community and college library religious studies collections.

Rabbi Asher Brander, who has taught in Yeshiva High Schools for more than twenty years,
presents Teachings: In-depth Reflections on the Parshah, an English-language core curriculum of
the classic Jewish study hall (the Beit Midrash). Though scholarly and serious-minded,
Teachings is deliberately presented in terms accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Rabbi
Asher Brander prompts the reader to think about difficult questions and conundrums through his
lessons, in a solid resource designed to prompt practical as well as theological debates and
discussions. Highly recommended, especially for college library Judaic Studies shelves, but also
for readers of all backgrounds seeking to better understand and interpret the Torah.

The Judaic faith is one that should always be questioned by its followers for much of their lives.
"Recalling the Covenant: A Contemporary Commentary on the Five Books of the Torah" is a
collection of commentaries discusses debates within the holy texts. Cautious of the rise of
modern religious fundamentalism, the writers within stay true to Jewish tradition while also
remaining true to modern scholarship. The religious scholars within present an intriguing
breakdown of modern Jewish philosophy and what it means to many readers of the text.
"Recalling the Covenant" is a strongly recommended read for any community or college Judaic
and Religious studies collections.

Both Islam and Christianity speak in depth about the after-life, but Judaism is strangely silent.
"Journey to Heaven: Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife" is a meeting of many Jewish
theologians as they talk about the destination of the soul and fate of the being after death, which
traditional Jewish texts do not speak upon. Combing through the writings of many Jewish writers
throughout the ages, "Journey to Heaven" is a fascinating view for any religious thinker or
religious scholar of any faith, enthusiastically recommended.

The Torah has more than faith for those who understand it. "The Torah Revolution: Fourteen
Truths That Changed the World" is a discussion of the Torah from Rabbi Dr. Reuven Hammer,
who discusses the many principles that are within the Torah, what the Torah states about
humanity and the evils of the world that must be fought against. With additional thoughts on
environmentalism, good will, and much more, "The Torah Revolution" is worth reading for any
with an interest in philosophy, even if you are not a practitioner of the Jewish faith.

The Jobs/Careers Shelf

Your resume is often your first impression to a potential employer. "Dynamite Resume: Your
Calling Card to Success" discusses how to create a more excellent resume that will lead to the
next step of the hiring process. From correct formatting, what to outline and emphasize and much
more, Susan Tropez presents much to consider when writing one's resume. "Dynamite Resume"
is much recommended.

The Relationship Shelf

No love stays perfect forever. "When Love Stumbles: How to Rediscover Love, Trust, &
Fulfillment in Your Relationship" is a guide to those who have lost sight of the joy and prosperity
that brought them to their relationship in the first place. Going over the eight common factors
that go with losing the passion, Randi Gunther advises couples to find that common ground and
work together to make both of their lives better. "When Love Stumbles" is a powerful and much
recommended read for community library relationship collections.

The Needlecraft Shelf

A needlecrafter's delight and compiled by the team of needlecraft experts Rebecca Yaker and
Patricia Hoskins, "Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders" is a fully illustrated, 416-page
compendium of 101 diverse sewing projects with the single universal of using only one yard of
fabric. Superbly presented and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructions lay out every single design.
Spiral bound to lay out flat, "Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders" also has a 'Pattern Pieces'
section. The fabrics employed range from cottons, knits, voiles, corduroy, and fleece, to flannel,
home dec, oilcloth, and wool. Of special note is the introductory chapter focused on 'Fabric
Fundamentals' and laying out basic instructions for sewing. Each chapter is devoted to a specific
fabric and begins with a 'Fabric Facts' section specific to that particular fabric. "Fabric-by-Fabric
One-Yard Wonders" will make a prized and highly recommended addition to any personal
needlecrafter's instructional reference collection.

The garden represents life and vibrancy, something many wish to inspire in design. "Fresh from
the Garden" is a needleworker's guide to creating many garden-inspired patterns and
transforming them to many projects, such as bags, quilts, aprons, tablecloths, and much more.
With eighty full color pages of information and inspiration, "Fresh from the Garden" is an
inspirational and much recommended pick for those quilters looking for new ideas.

Your feet are just another avenue of expression. "Socktopus: 17 Pairs of Socks to Knit and Show
Off" is a guide for devoted needle-workers who want to create comfortable and fashionable socks
for themselves or their friends and loved ones. With full color photographs and step by step
instructions, Alice Yu presents a comprehensive guide to creating these designs or using them as
inspiration for one's own. "Socktopus" is a must for anyone who wants to turn their knitting
hobby to footwear.

Knitting with Peruvian Yarns: 25 Soft Sweaters and Accessories in Alpaca, Llama, merino and
Silk provides knitting directions for everything from sweaters and jackets to tunics and mittens,
and is a pick for any knitter who would learn to work with Peruvian yarns. Patterns look
complicated but are actually achievable by any who know how to knit. Over twenty original
hand-knit projects aren't to be seen elsewhere.

Kimberly Einmo's JELLY ROLL QUILT MAGIC (9781604600001, $26.95) offers some twelve
projects using precuts or fabrics from a stash and offer streamlined cutting instructions, shopping
lists, and plans for quickly using these precuts to maximum advantage. The focus is on creating
different patterns and projects from these fabrics and projects: tips for success and a shipping
schedule offer ideas on projects suitable for classes and individual use alike. Color photos of
finished projects completes the presentation. Margie Engel's SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:
MIXED TECHNIQUE QUILTS (9781604600087, $26.95) teaches the basics of mixing and
assembling eight quilts using a pre-printed panel, blending applique with piecing, and offer
large-scale fabrics and photos to make wall hangings, quilts, and more. Patterns, bright color
photos and clear step-by-step directions make this a fine winner for any needleworker seeking to
blend different quilting styles.

Linda P. Schapper's THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CROCHET STITCH DESIGNS
(9781454701378, $17.95) presents a 'bible' of crochet stitches with 500 patterns covering all the
basics of making lace, faux knitting, and more. Diagrams and close-up color photos teach these
designs, which embrace both classic and original patterns, and include a handy pictorial index for
quick reference to a stitch. The good-sized color photos of each stitch allows for quick
comprehension of its applications and construction, making this a pick for any needlework
collection appealing to crocheters at all levels. Cheryl Owen's THE BOOK OF BAGS
(9781454703266, $18.95) teaches the basics of producing 30 bags, from clutches to daily purses
and beach bags, and provides step-by-step easy projects. This includes close-ups of sewing
machine stitching, folding and ironing edges, and embellishments. Any who would sew a bag for
any purpose will find this packed with colorful examples and satisfyingly easy projects lending to
even beginner success.

The Sports Shelf

Competition is natural to mankind, and has been a focus of the masses for centuries. "The
Victor's Crown: A History of Ancient Sport from Homer to Byzantium" is an analysis of the long
history of sport, with a focus on the classical world. From the invention of the Olympics to the
Gladiatorial battles, he provides connections to the modern day of boxing and wrestling, who call
their roots back to these events. A study that delves deeper into the human desire to compete,
"The Victor's Crown" is an excellent addition to any world history collection that has a focus on
sport or the classical world.

Tennis is a fast paced and exhilarating game. "Tennis Skills & Drills" is a guide for those who
want to improve their tennis game for greater success, discussing the fundamentals of the game
and working on them and applying them to more creative strategies. With strategies for singles
plays, doubles play, and over one hundred practice drills to increase one's own versatility,
"Tennis Skills & Drills" is a choice pick for any aspiring tennis player, highly
recommended.

The Ecstasy of Defeat: Sports Reporting at its Finest by the Editors of The Onion provides a
wide-ranging overview of the sports world and offers tongue-in-cheek reporting of events which
are hilarious accounts perfect for sports fans and sports and humor collections alike. From an
article on 'Pilgrims Depart for America to escape Horrible Oppression of Soccer' to 'Motocrosser
Quits After Learning Physics' and 'NBC Analyst Mike Holmgren Crawls Under Desk After
Seeing Own Shadow', these document moments of fictional fun and outrageous imitations of
life.

Rider Fitness: Body & Brain: 180 Anytime, Anywhere Exercises provides a fine series of
exercises to enhance range of motion, motor control, balance and more, and is a 'must' for any
horse rider who wants a series of exercises specifically geared to horses. Riders receive workout
routines and warm-ups that can be done both on the ground and on horseback, and will welcome
the color photos and clear step-by-step line drawings that leave nothing to imagination.

WAR ROOM: THE LEGACY OF BILL BELICHICK AND THE ART OF BUILDING THE
PERFECT TEAM is for any collection strong in NFL football history and culture, and probes
behind the scenes of three NFL teams and into the minds of Bill Belichick of the New England
Patriots, among others. Belichick has guided the Patriots to three Super Bowl wins and eight
division titles: WAR ROOM documents the process of building the perfect team, going behind
the scenes of three NFL teams to trace the career paths of three top coaches and their special
winning strategies.

Flying Through the Clouds captures, in full-page, full color, the surf photography of author Jim
Russi, who has been photographing surfers for decades. Nearly two hundred images from around
the world accompany text of stories of different surfing encounters. This powerful presentation
captures action shots and provides insights on the sport of surfing as well, making it a pick for
photography, arts and sports collections alike.

Richard Ray and Jeff Konin's 4th updated edition of MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN
ATHLETIC TRAINING (9780736077385, $74.00) provides a winning survey to help current
and future athletic trainers handle common management issues. Case studies teach students
theories of administration and how it affects professional training purposes, with this fourth
revised edition providing extensive updates and new information emphasizing evidence-based
medicine and advances in patient charting, cultural awareness, marketing sports medicine and
more. Any collection strong in advanced sports medicine concerns must have this in-depth
reference! Luis Columna and Lauren Lieberman's PROMOTING LANGUAGE THROUGH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: USING SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPANISH TO ENGAGE
EVERYONE (9780736094511, $29.00) comes with a DVD-ROM with sign language and a
Spanish video library, plus 27 reproducibles and offers tools to help teachers promote language
development using games and activities for students from elementary grades through high
school. These can be blended into regular physical education curricula and are key instructions
for any physical education teacher's reference library. Jared W. Coburn and Moh H. Malek,
Editors' NSCA'S ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL TRAINING, 2ND EDITION (0736084150,
$89.00) is a fine resource for personal training guidance and focuses on designing safe,
goal-specific training programs for speed, strength, and more. Over 200 color photos accompany
step-by-step technique instructions, offering readers keys to designing a specific exercise
program for all ages and abilities. Over 120 chapter questions can help prepare for the NSCA
exam for trainers.

The Railroading Shelf

With new technology comes a new generation of creations. "Electro-Motive: E-Units and
F-Units: The Illustrated History of North America's Favorite Locomotives" focuses on this
specific generation of trains, known for their introduction in the 1930s and major advancement of
diesel technology. Packed cover to cover with both black and white and color photography all
throughout, showing these trains int heir heyday and their stoic stand against time, all across the
country. "Electro-Motive" is a fine pick for any train lover's coffee table and for community
library railroading collections.

The Human Sexuality Shelf

Intimacy and good health are closely bound together. "Intimate Relationships & Sexual Health"
discusses health concerns when teaching teenagers coming into their sexual feelings as well as
autistic adults with high enough functioning to pursue sexuality. A comprehensive text, many
subjects such as how to best start the curriculum in this topic that is often hard to approach,
anatomy, reproductive health concerns, working with your partner, STI concerns, and much
more. With a CD with even more resources to use, "Intimate Relationships & Sexual Health" is a
must for anyone tasked for this tough yet vitally important topic to teach.

The Mystery/Suspense Shelf

Zero Day introduces a new thriller centered around one combat veteran John Puller, an Army
investigator who is investigating a brutal murder in Virginia when he meets a complicated small
town co-investigator. What seems a small-town affair spirals into a possible conspiracy with
implications for the world in a tense, riveting thriller powered by strong protagonists and a
cat-and-mouse plot that just won't quit. Any collection seeing interest in Baldacci's signature
thrillers will relish this!

BEHIND THE SEAMS: A CROCHET MYSTERY is a special pick for needlework and mystery
holdings alike, and offers a fun blend of crochet and mystery. Molly and her crochet group find a
coveted spotlight moment turns into murder when coffee is served with poisoned sweetener. The
crochet club must add sleuthing to their repertoire of skills but as they probe deeper into the
murder, it becomes obvious the killer is set to strike again. Fine tension makes this a
winner!

MERCURY'S RISE provides a fine Silver Rush mystery set in the mining town of Leadville,
Colorado in the 1800s. Here Inez travels to a summer retreat via stage coach with her friend -
only to find their journey in peril when their coach mate dies. Is it a weak heart, or is it murder?
It's up to Inez to investigate, uncovering spa tourism dangers and killing claims in the process.
Fast action and a historical setting make for a vivid thriller suitable for any mystery reader.

When a bank is robbed, the biggest concern may not be about the money lost. "Fever Dream" is a
mystery following police psychologist Daniel Rinaldi as he becomes entwined in treating a sole
survivor of a back robbery gone wrong. But as he digs deeper, he becomes more involved in the
case and finds that the case may be linked in corruption that is deep within the state. "Fever
Dream" is a riveting mystery that blends psychology and intrigue all throughout.

One failure can lead one to obsessively assure it'll never happen again. "Pictures of Lies" is a
novel following Investigative journalist Keegan Thomas who is coping with losing her own to a
kidnapping. Driven to try to find other lost children who are lost to unsolved mysteries, it
becomes her obsession and she finds herself on a working vacation among the Navajo people.
She learns that her latest case goes deep and past generations, and that corruption can go very
high. "Pictures of Lies" is a choice and thoughtful read for general fiction collections.

How true were Chaucer's stories, how close were they to real events? "Paradise Walk" is a
historical mystery surrounding the writings of Chaucer and particularly the Wife of Bath. From
the conspiracies of Henry the VIII, the legends of King Arthur, Mary Malloy blends many icons
of English literature and mythology together for an intriguing story that plays with many creative
ideas. "Paradise Walk" is an excellent read, very much recommended for community library
collections.

Murder in Argeles is an enthralling mystery set in Southern France. When linguistically fluent
history buff and technical writer Annie Young comes to visit a widely beloved priest friend Pere
Yves, she finds him murdered - and then his corpse disappears during her call to summon the
police! Further complicating matters is that Young's ex-boyfriend is Police Chief Roger Perrin, a
man with whom she shared a loving relationship before his frequent assignments in distant lands
led to their breakup. Although she gets along well with his daughter Gaelle, she resists being
drawn back into his life - but such problems seem less and less important as another murder
surfaces, and a stalker threatens Annie's life. A riveting novel of suspense, romance, and intrigue,
Murder in Argeles is a treasure for mystery buffs and highly recommended.

The Secret Service is most known for protecting the president, but their duties go beyond that.
"The Complex" is a thriller following Secret Service agent Wesley Charles as he takes it upon
himself to work with the DEA and local authorities as a great conspiracy begins to ring out
through the region. But he has to work through a corrupt bureaucracy and deal with an enemy
who has no problem killing them without them even knowing who it is. "The Complex" is a
riveting read for those who love spy and detective thrillers alike, highly recommended.

One mistake may shatter a family. "Car Tag" is a dramatic novel following the fallout from the
killing of a police officer by a young man. Over the next nine years, Drew Debecki crusades to
try to save his brother from death row, going to various extent to do so. In his journey, he must
remind himself of the memory of his brother in order to rescue him from his certain doom. "Car
Tag" is a thoughtful novel of family and mystery, recommended.

Vigilantism is a crime, but one that is often hard to condemn. "Thorns on Roses" is the tale of
vengeance from Randy Rawls, as he tells the story private investigation Tom Jeffries who after
an atrocity by the titular gang, he drives himself to end all of them. But the law begins to catch
onto his methods...leaving his options for vengeance growing more and more limited. "Thorns on
Roses" is a riveting crime thriller of personal justice in the face of the law as written.

The Literary Studies Shelf

Annie, Pollyanna, the orphan girl has quite the place in American literary culture. "Disciplining
Girls: Understanding the Origins of the Classic Orphan Girl Story" discusses the roots of these
stories, as Joe Sutliff Sanders presents a fascinating discussion of how children should be raised
and the gender roles of young girls, and what society expected of them throughout the nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries. A dual study of American literature and history, "Disciplining
Girls" is an excellent pick for community and college library collections.

Part of the "Studies in Medieval Romance" series, Women's Power in Late Medieval Romance is
a scholarly examination of the cultural and social power of women in the Middle Ages through
their portrayals in literature of the era. Author Amy N. Vines (Assistant Professor in the Dept. of
English, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) studies the influence wielded by female
characters in intellectual, chivalric, and socio-political network contexts, keeping in mind that
women of the day learned from and emulated their portrayals in fiction, among other educational
sources. Of especial interest are the literary portrayals of intelligent or wealthy women, and how
they applied these assets in a medieval system throughly grounded in the concept of patronage.
Specific medieval romances examined in-depth include "Troilus and Criseyde", "Amoryus and
Cleopes", "Partonope of Blois", and "Sir Launfal". Meticulous, nuanced, and thoughtful,
Women's Power in Late Medieval Romance is especially recommended for college library
literary and women's studies shelves.

Poetry has more use than being flowery language. "Indian Angles: English Verse in Colonial
India from Jones to Tagore" analyzes literature from English-occupied India to provide insight on
the literary community of the era, as Mary Ellis Gibson argues that poetry was the dominant form
of writing in English India until 1860. Discussing this poetry and their work, she provides an
intriguing history of divergent writing styles, as Indian English writers were astray from their
European based cousins. "Indian Angles" is a strong pick for any literary studies and history
collection, highly recommended.

An idea begets more ideas. "Jose Carlos Mariategui: An Anthology" is a collection of writings
from Jose Carlos Mariategui, who earned prominence for his prolific writings on Marxism
throughout the first half of the twentieth century, writing from Mexico and advocating his ideas
for the future of his country. Expertly translated from the original Spanish by Harry E. Vanden &
Marc Becker, Mariategui's writings are of interest to anyone seeking Marxist philosophy from
around the world. "Jose Carlos Mariategui: An Anthology" is a choice pick for community and
library political studies collections.

Sylvia Plath and the Mythology of Women Readers examines how media and popular culture
portray female readers of Sylvia Plath's poetry and works. Movies, television series, novels,
poems, and even media reports have consistently made unflattering portrayals of Plath's readers
as misguided young women who obsess over Plath almost obliviously. Author Janet Badia
(associate professor and director of women's studies, Indiana University - Purdue University at
Fort Wayne) examines how the collective media perception of Plath's readers has been shaped,
from the public reception of Plath's writing to the Hughes family's management of Plath's literary
estate, to editorials and fan tributes about Plath and more. Of especial interest is how the
undercurrent of the mythology and unsupported generalizations about Plath's readers ties into the
misogynistic backlash against feminism. Sylvia Plath and the Mythology of Women Readers is
an excellent addition to college library literary studies shelves.

Although not well known to most, the Hmong people, who natively hail from Asia, have mad
their voice heard in the American literary scene. "How Do I Begin?: A Hmong American Literary
Anthology" compiles works from Hmong American writers who present their experiences of
coming to America, a people who have not often been heard and is sought to bring their story to
the world. A fine assortment of writings to grant an excellent introspective into a people who
have their own plight in their homeland and in travels through the world, "How Do I Begin?" is a
must for any world fiction collection that seeks to gain a more expansive voice from
immigrants.

The Gaming Shelf

Three-time World Chess Solving Champion John Nunn presents Understanding Chess
Middlegames, an excellent midgame strategy guide for intermediate to expert chess players. The
middlegame is where the outcome of the chess match is usually decided; chapters examine the
nuances of positional play, how to determine the circumstances in which certain pieces are more
valuable than others, methods that can be used to corner the enemy king, and much more. Each
lesson is illustrated with two point-by-point game examples, in this detailed and technical
resource ideal for dramatically improving one's gameplay. Highly recommended.

Written especially for designers and programmers of computer or video games, Information
Dynamics in Virtual Worlds: Gaming and Beyond examines how to process amalgamates of
information about virtual realms, particularly game worlds such as "Second Life", "EVE Online",
or "Runescape". Chapters address the complexities of mapping virtual worlds, how information
services can be practiced in virtual worlds, the experience of spending time in virtual worlds, and
much more. "...there will always be games and distractions, however social, geolocative, or
integrated into other aspects of your life they become... But in their ability to connect us to others
in the fields of our own imaginations, games and virtual worlds empower us beyond anything a
ticket to ride on Virgin Galactic can offer. When the virtual and the Real become consciously
integrated and purposefully (maybe self-effacingly) self-aware, our clients and patrons will have
something perhaps more precious than good search technique or searing knowledge of advanced
query syntax. They'll have the power to create worlds within worlds, and to create new worlds
out of old ones." A studious compilation of information professional tips, tricks, and techniques
as well as a repository of insight for anyone seeking to possibly turn a profit off gathering and
making accessible the raw data from online virtual worlds, Information Dynamics in Virtual
Worlds lives up to its title and is an excellent complementary resource for game design, virtual
world programming, and information studies shelves.

Now in a newly updated and expanded third edition, "The United States Chess Championship
1845-2011" offers a detailed chronological record of championship matches beginning with the
first matches played out in 1845 to matches concluded in 2011. Reflecting a history of singular
games, "The United States Chess Championship 1845-2011" is enhanced with the inclusion of a
U.S. Championship Summary; Individual Records; Opening Index; ECO Openings Index; and a
General Index, making this 286-page compendium deftly compiled and edited by Andy Soltis a
highly recommended and core addition to personal, professional, academic, and community
library Chess Book reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

The strategy to bridge isn't always apparent, but the good player can always know the value of the
next move. "A First Book of Bridge Problems" is a collection of challenges and problems for the
driven bridge player who wants to greatly improve their strategies for their next real game.
Explaining the problems and the courses of actions that spring from it, "A First Book of Bridge
Problems" is a must for anyone who wants to start taking their game to the professional
level.

Chess is a competitive puzzle, trying to solve your opponent before he solves you. "The Gambit
Book of Instructive Chess Puzzles" is a guide to improving one's chess game by gaining a greater
mastery over the game of chess by being faced with many scenarios and encouraged to find
solutions and work through it all. With provided solutions that explain how they work and how
to apply them to a standard game, "The Gambit Book of Instructive Chess Puzzles" is an
excellent assortment for any player who wants an edge on their next game.

Halo: The Art of Building Worlds offers a fine visual celebration of the Halo alien world's art,
and is a pick for both science fiction and gaming collections. It reviews some ten years of game
art and traces the evolution of the Halo world and its characters. Familiarity with Halo is
required, but any avid Halo gamer will consider this a 'must', packed with fine descriptions of
characters to accompany the oversized, color photo presentation.

The Architecture Shelf

Architecture and Violence provides a fine survey of modern architectural theory and
relationships between such architecture and violent events. It considers propaganda exhibitions,
suburban residential complexes, concentration camps and more, offering a history of both
physical structures and their connections to violence. Fine discussions of the social, political and
artistic impact of architectural choices and design concepts make this a highly recommended,
powerful recommendation for any college-level architectural collection.

OPEN DESIGN NOW: WHY DESIGN CANNOT REMAIN EXCLUSIVE is the first in-depth
treatment on open design and provides the tools to understand how open design offers new
opportunities for professional designers. Articles on all aspects of open design are supported by
case studies in a title covering everything from design literacy to participatory design and
collaborative design effort.

Old Buildings, New Designs: Architectural Transformations features nineteen innovative case
studies of built work by an international list of architects and reveals the issues of working with
architecture involved in aging construction. From new aesthetics and blending new and old looks
to environmental interventions to preserve buildings, this offers an intriguing survey of specific
structures and their challenges and is a 'must' for any architecture collection.

Omer Akin (professor of the School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University) presents
Embedded Commissioning of Building Systems an extensive, technical resource written
especially for professionals. Chapters focus on the conundrum of devising architecture that
serves the modern world's needs - needs driven by ever-expanding energy costs and the necessity
of being environmentally friendly. Discussing a wealth of the latest developments including
embedded commissioning as a means to evaluating one's construction plans, using the latest
scanners for cost-effective modeling, communication protocols and data accessibility,
just-in-time technology, and much more, Embedded Commissioning of Building Systems is an
absolute must for any architectural design professional seeking to stay current with the latest
digital, informational, and practical trends in the field.

An architect of international renown, Massimilaiano Fuksas brings to his projects a descriptively
unique artistry that has propelled him into being acknowledged as one of the leading architects of
our day. Compiled by Ramon Pratt, "Fuksas: Building" is an impressive 520-page compendium
showcasing a full color photographic record of Fuksas' architectural works and their composite
elements ranging from housing projects, to commercial buildings, to church structures, to
international airports, and so much more. Enhanced with informed and informative interviews,
"Fuksas: Building" is a substantial monograph of the architects' impressive and diverse
contributions, making it an enthusiastically recommended, core addition to professional and
academic library 20th Century Architectural Studies reference collections and supplemental
reading lists.

The style of Newfoundland has changed in recent years. "Newfoundland Modern" is an analysis
of the evolution of the province's architecture, and its changes over the past fifty years. As
modern as the rest of the western world while maintaining the rustic feel that Newfoundland has
become known for. Discussing the design principles furthered by Frederick A. Colbourne and
Angus J. Campbell, it shows how their ideas have shaped residences and public buildings
throughout the region. "Newfoundland Modern" is packed cover to cover with full color
photographs and diagrams, making for a strongly recommended pick for any interested in
architecture in addition to community and college library architectural studies collections.

Official Cert Guide: CCNA Voice 640-461 provides a Cisco exam study guide for the CCNA
Voice ICOMM exam. It comes from trainers and senior consultants who review concepts,
material, and the basics of the test. Organized test preparation chapters cover all techniques, with
quizzes opening each chapter and testing knowledge. CCNA VOICE deserves ongoing
recognition as the item of choice for any exam taker.

Java Performance joins others in 'The Java Series' and teaches the latest Oracle and third-party
tools for measuring performance in various hardware and operating system scenarios. It provides
tried-and-tested tips and tricks, teaches how to construct experiments identifying maximum
optimization and results, and covers all the basic of Java interactions with standard and
multitiered applications and Web tasks. Any who want to use the Java Hotspot VM and Java
applications to better efficiency will find this a 'must' addition to any serious Java programming
collection.

Using Microsoft OneNote 2010 includes over 3 hours of video access online and teaches the
basics of various tasks that can be achieved using OneNote. The step-by-step tutorials come with
the free web edition and every USING book, making this book a top pick that reinforces its
screen shots and examples with video tutorials and real-world applications. From using tables to
organize to restoring notes from a backup, this is an outstanding series of practical lessons for
any OneNote learner!

CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Exam Guide comes from an IT security expert who covers the
CEH exam and provides keys to improved test scores through coverage of objectives, practice
exam questions, and detailed answers. It's designed to help users pass the exam with ease and
considers everything from Trojans and viruses to wireless hacking and penetrating testing. Its
information goes beyond exam-takers however: any IT professional interested in computer
security will find it of interest, packed with keys to understanding different approaches to
security.

Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours appears in its 6th updated edition offering 24 lessons of
one hour or less in an easy step-by-step approach to Java applications. Color screenshots and
examples accompany these instructions for visual impact, include quizzes and exercises at the
end of each chapter to reinforce comprehension, and provide tips and tricks for making the most
of Java. Any would-be Java programmer will find this a top choice for self-study and
comprehension.

Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual covers Mac OS X 10.7 and iCloud and is packed with
details on Lion, an iPad Mac application. Over 250 new features are packed into discussions of
all its features and shortcuts, offering plenty of details moving from the basics to advanced
functions. From iCloud and Launchpad to The App Store, this covers all the basics powering OS
X Lion and is a top recommendation for any Mac Lion user who wants to get the most out of the
system in an easy manner!

MCPD Exam Ref: Exam 70-519 is designed for experienced, MCTS-certified professionals who
are ready to move to the next level of certification, and focuses on the critical-thinking design
requirements for making this move to the MCPD level. From designing applications and tailoring
user experiences to considering exam objectives and methods of testing, this is a 'must' for any
who would take the exam and get the most from it!

A BUG HUNTER'S DIARY: A GUIDED TOUR THROUGH THE WILDS OF SOFTWARE
SECURITY follows security expert Tobias Klein as he tracks down and exploits bugs in
well-known software from Apple and other manufacturers. Even the Mac OS X kernel is not
invulnerable to compromise: this book teaches techniques to identify bugs, shows how bugs are
exploited, and shows how to develop code that verifies security flaws. Any computer IT pro
involved in security needs this lively discourse packed with real-world examples!

Java is widely used throughout the internet, and mastering it has grown more important than ever
for web development. "Murach's Java Programming, fourth edition" is a complete and updated
guide with the quality one has grown to expect from Murach's computer and technology books.
Throughout, readers are guided through how to create Java-based applications, understand the
full capabilities of the most recent Java release, creating full functional user interfaces, and
polishing one's product so it comes out professional, presentable, and more than meeting its
purpose. "Murach's Java Programming" is a strong addition to anyone who seeks a programming
reference guide or wants to get started with the platform.

The Parenting Shelf

14 Ways to Protect Your Baby from SIDS: Safe Sleep Advice from the Experts is a practical
guide to protecting one's child by expert medical doctors Rachel Y. Moon, M.D. and Farn R.
Hauck, M.D., M.S. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is a dangerous threat to newborn
infants, who are physically weak and less able to wake up or move their bodies if they are
breathing in too little oxygen and too much carbon dioxide while sleeping. Tips range from the
importance of giving one's baby "tummy time" every day - that is, time when the infant is on their
stomach while awake and supervised (both these details are extremely important!) so that they
develop their muscles and learn to lift their heads - to never having a baby sleep in adult beds or
cribs that don't meet safety standards, to offering the baby a pacifier at sleep time (statistics have
shown that this reduces the risk of SIDS). An extremely easy-to-follow guide, 14 Ways to Protect
Your Baby from SIDS deserves the absolute highest recommendation for both parents and public
libraries, as its straightforward tips, tricks, and techniques will literally save lives.

A good example can make the world. "What a Son Needs from His Dad: How a Man Prepares
His Sons for Life" discusses fatherhood through the Christian perspective, advising fathers that
good values comes from example and talking to your children, encouraging them to instill good
ethics through life and how to deal with the world through friendship and romance. "What a Son
Needs from His Dad" is a strongly recommended read for any Christian father.

The Philosophy Shelf

Manuel Cruz (Professor of Contemporary Philosophy, University of Barcelona, Spain) presents
Taking Charge On Responsibility and Personal Identity exploring driving forces behind thorny
political, national, and personal dilemmas. In the modern world where behaviors once considered
hedonistic or even nihilistic are becoming more and more incorporated into society - even
commercialized - how are individuals and communities, even whole nations, to properly take
responsibility for the greater freedoms of liberalization? To what degree should questionable
behaviors be tolerated, or is even the word "tolerance" an excessively patronizing way to refer to
the necessity of co-existing with different belief and values systems? What does it mean to
express remorse, atonement, or even reparations for collective guilt over national or war crimes?
"...I would venture to argue that, rather than to any gesture of one's own, guilt is related to unease
over the fact that evil exists... One of the conclusions that can be drawn from all this is that the
expression of 'collective responsibility' can only be understood as the way in which subjects take
part or join in a design accepted by the group, and make it their own as a collective design insofar
as they recognize its scope. The same thing happens with supposed collective guilt. The only
thing that might be acceptable... would be common reparation for the damage caused, but not
sanction and much less punishment." College libraries and advanced students and scholars of
philosophy, especially political philosophy, will find Taking Charge a thoughtful, meticulous,
and extensive discourse.

What leads us to wantonly cause suffering of others? "The Nature of Good & Evil:
Understanding the Many Acts of Moral and Immoral Behavior" is a discussion of what pulls
humanity to do both sides of the coin. From simply following the ideas of society, understanding
what causes people to do bad things, the cost of good, and why heroes are always important,
"The Nature of Good & Evil" is a thoughtful look at the question that we all ask when people do
monstrous things.

Suicide: The Philosophical Dimensions is a scholarly examination of the phenomenon of suicide,
as applied through the strict methodology of a philosopher. Chapters explore the moral
impermissibility or permissibility of suicide, the question of whether suicide can be a duty,
suicide prevention and intervention, the costs, benefits, and ethical issues of assisted suicide, and
more. "My worry is that those who think suicide needs no moral justification do not take
seriously enough the fact that suicide is a species of killing, and insofar as killing is in general a
serious moral wrong, it needs a compelling justification." Highly recommended as an excellent
addition to college library philosophy shelves.

Among Aristotle's contribution to western culture were his political ideas. In "Well Begun Is
Only Half Done: Tracing Aristotle's Political Ideas in Medieval Arabic, Syriac, Byzantine, and
Jewish Sources", academician and historian Vasileios Syros (Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval
and Modern History, University of Heidelberg and Ocent in Political History, University of
Helsinki) has compiled an outstanding collection of eight informed and informative essays by
leading scholars focusing on Aristotle's political ideas as adopted, adapted, and discussed in
medieval and renaissance sources. A work of seminal scholarship, "Well Begun Is Only Half
Done" is a seminal, 226-page compendium that is a unique contribution to Aristotelean Studies
and a core addition to academic library collections and supplementary philosophy and political
science studies reading lists.

With a massive discography and worldwide acclaim, the Rolling Stones have become icons of
rock and roll. "The Rolling Stones and Philosophy: It's Just a Thought Away" discusses the band,
the music, and their links to philosophy on a larger scale. As many scholars of both philosophy
and music come together to break down the thoughts behind the lyrics, the music, and the
reflections between those and the band, it offers a unique way to look at the mainstays of popular
music. "The Rolling Stones and Philosophy" is another fine entry into the pop culture and
philosophy series, highly recommended.

The Education Shelf

Erik E. Morales (associate professor of education, New Jersey City University) and Frances K.
Trotman (professor of psychology, Monmouth University) present A Focus on Hope: Fifty
Resilient Students Speak, which closely examines the academic well-being of fifty different
students of color across a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Each student came from a
family of low socioeconomic status; A Focus on Hope seeks to identify the qualities in the
students' environments that best aided their success, including the symbiotic and reinforcing
influences of multiple positive factors. An excellent resource for educational professionals
seeking to reach out to their most disadvantaged students, A Focus on Hope is sorely needed
especially in the tough economic times today when education is more vital than ever to securing
a stable and rewarding future. Highly recommended.

Professors Behaving Badly: Faculty Misconduct in Graduate Education draws upon data gathered
from faculty surveys to reveal serious instances of misbehavior, or even corruption among
professors - from failing to give proper credit to graduate assistants who research or co-author
projects, to refusing to allow their students to give differing viewpoints, to simply being
unavailable when their students need them. Guidelines for identifying and avoiding misconduct
are presented, all within the context of the graduate school environment - from the socialization
process and role models to administering a disciplinary code of ethics. Tools for monitoring and
evaluating the behavior of graduate teachers are also provided, in this practical, serious-minded
reference and resource that no campus administrator or supervisor should be without. Highly
recommended.

A key element in the success or failure of an inner-city school is the leadership it has access too.
The collaborative work of Karin Chenoweth (writer-in-residence at The Education Trust) and
Christina Theokas (Director of Research at The Education Trust), "Getting It Done: Leading
Academic Success in Unexpected Schools" is a 232-page compendium that focuses specifically
on those qualities of leadership that have led to success in high-poverty and high-minority
schools with respect to student achievement. Addressing leadership issues ranging from
instructional and staff development responsibilities, to creating social climates and cultures
conducive to learning, to managing outside relationship, and so much more, "Getting It Done:
Leading Academic Success in Unexpected Schools" will prove invaluable reading for principles,
superintendents, and anyone else charged with a leadership responsibility or role in a K-12 school
setting.

Critical thinking is a criminally underrated skill. "Teaching Critical Thinking: Using Seminars
for 21st Century Literacy" is a discussion for educators who want to use a seminar approach for
inspiring critical thinking in their students, including how to more effectively plan them and gain
a greater understanding of them all as a whole. Focusing on the philosophy of the Paideia
seminar for curriculum, "Teaching Critical Thinking" is a strongly recommended pick for any
educator who is struggling to find a good way to pass this invaluable skill onto their
students.

Art is creativity, no matter the medium. "Art Activities: With Paper, Clay, Fibers, and
Printmaking: Using Masterworks as Inspiration" discusses the many artistic endeavors that can
be done with countless materials, aimed at educators and others who want to spread artistic traits,
presenting ideas on how to work with materials for many projects. Presented in full color and
advocating reproduction for materials, "Art Activities" is a must for any art educator.

Math Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small Group Meetings presents the concept
of small group instruction as a regular approach to teaching math, showing how 'math exchanges'
can create short, small focused groups for maximum benefit. Math teachers receive keys to
creating self-directed small groups and learn how such groups can be of maximum benefit within
the overall classroom structure.

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Dr. Matt McClure, et.al.'s GETTING IT RIGHT: ALIGNING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
FOR MEASURABLE STUDENT RESULTS (9781412982375, $29.95) is designed to help
teachers, leaders and decision makers understand the basics of technology planning, showing
how to address state and local standards and how to improve student test scores. From staff
development to integrating technology with teaching and learning goals, GETTING IT RIGHT
offers a key survey for any serious educator's collection. Richard E. Mayer's How Not to Be a
Terrible School Board Member: Lessons for School Administrators and Board Members
(9781412997935, $26.95) offers case studies and stories that describe real-world, typical
behaviors of school board members and how they work against a positive collaborative result.
Chapters reflect the author's observation of common mistakes he's seen in his own years as a
board member, providing specific examples and keys to better interactions. A fine survey for any
educator's reference library! Lee Ann Jung and Thomas R. Guskey's GRADING
EXCEPTIONAL AND STRUGGLING LEARNERS (9781412988339, $25.00) is a pick for any
teacher reference collection and offer keys to grading exceptional students fairly. This includes
those with disabilities, English learners, and those involved in RTI. Chapters provide a basic
framework for assigning accurate grades and teach a five-step standards-based grading model. A
'must' for any educator's library. Lee Crockett, Ian Jukes and Andrew Churches' LITERACY IS
NOT ENOUGH: 21ST-CENTURY FLUENCIES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE (9781412987806,
$34.95) identifies and explains in detail the skills sets involved in fluency, different types of
modern digital fluencies, and how students can develop such fluency. From lesson plans to
supplementing traditional curriculum and standards, this offers teachers tools for evaluating these
fluencies and correcting deficiencies. Very highly recommended for any educator's collection!
Gayle H. Gregory and Amy Burkman's DIFFERENTIATED LITERACY STRATEGIES FOR
ENGLISH LEARNERS GRADES K-6 (9781412996488, $36.95) provides a fine survey of
grade-specific literacy strategies for teachers, offering a focus on grades K-6. Proven tools for
differentiating instruction provide keys to applying functional literacy, content-area literacy,
technological literacy and innovative literacy. Over 100 planning models, rubrics, and checklists
will delight teachers.

The Theatre/Cinema/TV Shelf

Inception and Philosophy: Ideas to Die For adds another to the Popular Culture and Philosophy
series and offers a rich analysis of the film Inception. Over twenty modern philosophers probe
the movie for its underlying philosophy and assessments, considering its many ideas, impact, and
delivery systems. Viewers of Inception with a special interest in philosophical analysis and
insights will find this a powerful link between film and philosophical ideals.

Voice and Speech Training in the New Millennium: Conversations with Master Teachers is a
fine recommendation for any student actor and collections catering to them. It offers specific
tools for breathing, relaxing, and transforming results into effective acting techniques, and comes
from interviews with over twenty modern vocal masters who offer their coaching techniques and
proven successes. A 'must' for any actor's reference collection.

The third updated edition of Writing the TV Drama Series is a 'must' for any collection strong in
screenwriting and creative writing, and provides a comprehensive writer's guide to the genre that
ads an updated section on Procedural Dramas, new interviews with a network president and
writers, adds a new chapter on 'Dramedy', and more. With all these changes keeping it up to date,
Writing the TV Drama Series continues a powerful pick!

Money does strange things to people. "The Heir Apparent" is an adaption of the 1708 novel from
Jean-Francois Regnard, adapted by David Ives for the modern theatre. A story of trying to get in
the graces of a rich uncle for a piece of the family fortune, the play stays timeless and proves a
worthy production in the modern day, as Ives adaption proves to be an excellent script for
directors who are looking for something new for their troupe to play or for those who simply
enjoy scripts. "The Heir Apparent" is an excellent addition to any community library theatre
collection.

Soldiers, Rebels, and Drifters: Gay Representation in Israeli Cinema is a scholarly, in-depth
study of how gay characters and gay identity has been portrayed in Israeli cinema since the late
1970s. Chapters include "Melodrama, Decadence, and Death in Amos Guttman's Cinema", "Gay
Men and the Establishment in the Films of Eytan Fox", "Real Lives: New Israeli Nonfiction Gay
Cinema", and more. A handful of black-and-white photographs, notes, a filmography,
bibliography, and index round out this well-reasoned, critical analysis, especially recommended
for Media Studies shelves.

The Wine/Liquor Shelf

Good beer is appreciated the world over. "Artisan Beer: A Complete Guide to Savoring the
World's Finest Beers" is a guide for the beer lover on finding the best beers of the world, the beer
made with care and personal touches the world over. Far beyond the giant packs of cans, Gary
Monterosso guides readers through to find the best beers on the world, organized by their unique
qualities. For those who love beer beyond its alcohol content, "Artisan Beer" is a fine pick for
those who want to open themselves to a whole new world of hops.

The Health/Medicine Shelf

ME, MY CELLS, AND I: A SURVIVOR'S SERIOUSLY FUNNY GUIDE TO THE SCIENCE
OF CANCER comes from an author who was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, and who
read hundreds of research papers, books, and consulted with ten doctors on the topic - all of
which predicted a 20 percent survival rate. He tells here what worked for him, the science and
health concerns of his treatments, and the various choices he made by considering treatment
effects on his cells' ability to use oxygen.

Our Bodies, Ourselves provides an updated edition to a title which has proved a 'bible' reference
to women's health for over four decades, offering a 40th anniversary edition that has completely
revised and updated all material. From changes in the healthcare system affecting women to
environmental health risks, body image concerns from media stereotyping, and more, this offers
key information about everything from birth control to gender identity and is a 'must' for any
general library strong in women's health.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD NURSE: WHY THE VIRTUES ARE IMPORTANT FOR NURSES
considers nursing values and how they are being challenged by modern requirements of
providing care. Helping individuals through the traumas of illness is difficult to quantify: this
offers a case for re-establishing insights on the foundations of nursing and offers a survey of
these values and how they play roles in nursing. Any nursing student and libraries catering to
nursing professionals needs this!

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Joshua Cody's [SIC]: A MEMOIR (9780393081060, $24.95) is both a cancer memoir, a story of
survival, and a funny and moving autobiography about the author's life and struggles. It provides
facsimile pages of the personal journals that inspired his book, reflecting on the nature of a
cancer diagnosis, its effects, treatments, and more. Literary allusion, health references, and a
range of topics combine to provide an outstanding memoir highly recommended for any health
and biography collection. Kevin T. Kalikow, MD's KIDS ON MEDS: UP-TO-DATE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOST COMMONLY PRESCRIBED PSYCHIATRIC
MEDICATIONS (9780393706376, $27.95) is a recommendation for any serious psychology or
psychotherapy collection and provides the latest details on commonly-prescribed psychiatric
medications for kids. From ADHD to bipolar, this goes beyond most medication focuses on side
effects and drug interactions to discuss the disorder symptoms, various clinical approaches, and
common side effects rated by relative seriousness. From lab tests to indicators, this is much more
accessible and in-depth than most covering the topic!

8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies form Therapeutic practice and
Personal Experience represents a dual effort between a therapist and her former patient who offer
a personal narrative of an eating disorder and full recovery from it. From clinical experience to
the entire recovery process and therapy, 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder provides a
winning survey and coincides with a nationwide film tour promoting the release of 'America the
Beautiful II'. A positive 'must' for any collection strong in eating disorders.

TRAUMA: MY LIFE AS AN EMERGENCY SURGEON offers a fine account of his life spent
on the battlefield and in emergency rooms and charts incredible trauma room experiences from
civilian and armed forces encounters alike. From a boy's attempted suicide by crossbow to a
woman shot 30 times, this offers many insights on trauma room treatments and radical health
issues and is a pick for any health collection.

The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain
provides evidence about the positive features of mental conditions traditionally viewed as
negative, from bipolar disorder and depression to autism and ADHD. It charts the special powers
that accompany these conditions, from creativity and entrepreneurial skills to other assets, and
posits the need to use a new neurodiversity model to embrace both assets and problems in mental
health and strengths. Employer, parents and other receive concrete strategies to making the most
of a neurodiverse brain, from career options to assistive technologies. Any psychology holding
needs this!

What Doesn't Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth offers a new theory of
trauma and shows how trauma can be a catalyst for positive change and growth, if treated
properly. It comes from one who has made his career in 'positive psychology' - some twenty years
of working with trauma survivors - and offers case histories of numerous people who have
overcome trauma and made a difference in their lives. Any psychology holding or inspirational
collection will find this filled with positive examples!

Licensed nursing home administrator David Farrell and long-term care experts Cathie Brady and
Barbara Frank present Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care: What You Do
Matters, a studious guide written especially for administrators, directors, managers and leaders of
nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Chapters address challenges such as how to
stabilize staffing (reducing money spent on expensive turnover); increase satisfaction among
staff, residents, and family; improve problem solving skills in one's staff through effective
leadership; and much more. "You need to start by attracting people with the right character traits
and skill set. Character traits are far more important than skills, as skills can be learned." An
excellent, grounded resource for industry professionals with managerial responsibilities, Meeting
the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care deserves a place on the bookshelf of every nursing
home or long-term care facility's administrator.

Chronic stress can quickly turn to greater health problems. "101 Questions & Answers About
Hypertension" is a guide to fighting off high blood pressure for a longer and healthier life. From
pursuing a better diet, talking to one's doctor about proper medications, avoiding bad habits that
can exacerbate problems, and much more. A strongly recommended read for those who feel they
may be at risk for cardiovascular disease, "101 Questions & Answers About Hypertension" is a
fine addition to any community library health collection.

A long life isn't worth living unless it is good. "50 Plus One: Medical Breakthroughs That may
Help You Live Better" discusses recent advances of medical science, as Michael Carney and
Heather Hutchins list recent advances of science and how they can help patients live longer and
better lives without pain. From the products of controversial science, fighting addiction, the truth
about alternative medicines, to cosmetic surgeries, "50 Plus One" is a fine read and strongly
recommended for those who want to know how modern medicine can help them.

Multiple Sclerosis can shut lives down. "Multiple Sclerosis: The Questions You Have, the
Answers You Need" discusses multiple sclerosis and how to face it as one who has been recently
diagnosed with the disorder. From the current drug therapies, exercises, dealing with side issues
that come with the disorders, and warnings about alternative medicines, Rosalind C. Kalb, vice
president of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) provides an excellent and much
useful reference. An updated fifth edition, "Multiple Sclerosis" is a fine pick for health
collections focusing on problems that most commonly affect seniors.

Poverty kills, in a slow and crippling way. "At Risk: Latino Children's Health" discusses the
impact of poverty on the life of children, in particular, Latino children who have higher instances
of poverty throughout America. Offering insight to what many Latino and other poverty stricken
Americans are facing, and how it is spelling out long term issues and disease, and the way things
are going now, things will only get worse. "At Risk: Latino Children's Health" is a cautious and
much needed investigation of health issues in today's America.

Getting the blood flowing alone can do wonders. "Sitting Kills, Moving Heals: How Simple
Everyday Movement Will Prevent Pain, Illness, and Early Death -- and Exercise Alone Won't"
advocates more movement in life, no matter what one does for a living. Drawing upon her work
with astronauts, author and NASA life coach Joan Vernikos argues that not moving through
gravity is likened to staying in zero G, and rapid aging effects can go with it. "Sitting Kills,
Moving Heals" is a unique look how to pursue greater health, very much recommended.

If the weight of the world is pressing down on you, that can't be healthy. "Breakthrough: The 5
Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great, & Find Total Well-Being" is a guide to finding
greater health and wellness in our life, no matter our age. Stating that good health depends
heavily on the mind set, she advises finding wellness through improving management of life.
Encouraging many activities and exercises such as martial arts and ballet to find a sense of self
and soul, "Breakthrough" is a fine pick and very much recommended addition for health and
self-help collections.

Exercise is key to making a long life good. "Boomercise: Exercising As You Age" is a guide to
better health and fitness for those entering the elderly state of their lives, as is the case with much
of the modern baby boomer generation. Stating that keeping on top of fitness will lead to greater
quality of life for years to come, "Boomercise" is an excellent pick for those seeking an age
specific guide to improve their overall health.

The Audiobook Shelf

Death Benefit is the unabridged audiobook adapatation of a fast-paced thriller about the literally
cutthroat side of the insurance industry. From a mysterious tragedy derailing research efforts into
creating replacement organs for terminally ill patients, to former Wall Street geniuses who apply
their ruthless talent to analyze data and securitize policies on the aged and infirm, Death Benefit
tracks multiple forces conspiring to literally profit off of death. Caught in the middle are medical
student Pia Grazdani and her infatuated classmate George Wilsom, as deaths mount and the
stakes grow ever higher. Death Benefit keeps the reader on the edge of their seat to the very end.
10 CDs, 11 hours.

Love in a Nutshell is the audiobook adaptation of a wry romance novel. Newly single Kate
Appleton is desperate for a job, but the only one she can land is questionable at best. Matt
Culhane wants Kate to spy on his brewery employees, and root out which one is sabotaging his
company. But her task is easier said than done, especially since she hates beer, no one will let
down their guard around her, and she finds herself falling in love with her boss! Even the threat
of a killer can't undercut the growing attraction between Kate and Matt in this playful romance. 6
CDs, 6.5 hours.

Death Comes to Pemberley is the unabridged audiobook adaptation of International Crime
Writing Hall of Fame member P.D. James' sequel to Jane Austin's classic novel "Pride and
Prejudice". In 1803, six years after Elizabeth and Darcy settled down to live on Darcy's estate, a
terrible murder on the eve of the autumnal ball begins a dark and tangled mystery. Veteran
television actress Rosalyn Landor lends her narrative talents to this riveting historical fiction
whodunnit, highly recommended especially for public library audiobook collections.

"Jurassic Park" author and "ER" co-creator Michael Crichton and award-winning science writer
Richard Preston present Micro, the unabridged audiobook adaptation of their thriller about the
perils of cutting-edge technology. Seven graduate students are recruited by a microbiology
start-up, sent to a remote laboratory in Hawaii, and promised the opportunity to experience new
discoveries. What they encounter is a hideous trap, and an insidious threat that pursues them
through the wilderness. It will take all their physical and mental resources as well as their
knowledge of nature to even have a chance of survival, let alone the ability to uncover the whole
truth. Death can come in small but utterly lethal packages, in this tautly written novel superbly
performed by John Bedford Lloyd. Highly recommended, especially for public library audiobook
collections. 12 CDs, 14 hours.

Award-winning audio storyteller Jim Weiss presents Women in Blue or Gray: True Stories from
Both Sides of the American Civil War is a down-to-earth recounting of the exploits of notable
women during the Civil War. The women profiled include Sarah and Angelina Grimke, Lottie
and Ginnie Moon, Anna Ella Carroll, Sallie Tompkins, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, and Harriet
Tubman. An involving, family-friendly anthology, Women in Blue or Gray is highly
recommended especially for public library audiobook collections. 1 CD, 73 min.

Naxos is a premier publisher of both abridged and unabridged audio books with a very large
catalog of titles with more being added every month. They are especially known for their
productions of literary classics include to the massive unabridged collections of the works of T.
H. White whose most well-known effort is the Arthurian novel "The Once And Future King"
(Unabridged, NAX90112, $152.98, 29 CDs, 33 hours 03 minutes). Continuing his Arthurian
tales with "The Witch In The Wood & The Ill-Made Night" (Unabridged, NAX86912, $67.98, 12
CDs. 13 hours 06 minutes) and "The Candle In The Wind & The Book Of Merlyn" (Unabridged,
NA988012, $59.98, 9 CDs, 10 hours, 16 minutes) these superbly produced and technically
flawless recordings are brought vividly to life by the gifted narrative talents of Neville Jason.
These stories reveal the iconic characters of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Merlyn, Lancelot,
Mordred, and all the famed (and occasionally infamous) members of the Knights of the Round
Table in their complexity and entirety from youth to old age. Providing the rapt listener with a
true 'theatre of the mind' experience, these two complete and unabridged audio book productions
are certain to be enduringly popular additions to personal, academic, and community library
collections. Also very highly recommended is Naxos audio book edition T. H. White's final
Arthurian novel as dramatically narrated by Neville Jason, "The Sword In The Stone", which is
available in both an Abridged (NA387412, $22.98, 3 CDs, 3 hours 52 minutes) and an
Unabridged (NA885312, $54.98, 8 CDs, 9 hours 41 minutes) edition.

James Patterson's KILL ALEX CROSS (9781611139693, $39.98) features a fine dual narration
by Andre Braugher and Zach Grenier, who bring to life another detective Alex Cross mystery.
Here Alex is facing the kidnapping of the president's son and daughter - an impossible crime -
and is being kept on the edges of the investigation by unknown forces. Add a danger to the DC
water supply and you have a swift-paced plot that will captivate newcomers and old fans of the
Alex Cross series. David Baldacci's ZERO DAY (9781607885764, $39.98) features a fine
narration by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy, who bring to life the story of a combat vet and
military investigator whose new case involves a remote rural West Virginia town where a family
has been slaughtered. Deceptions and shock make for a case nearly impossible to crack in this
satisfying thriller, recommended for any general lending library.

Condoleeza Rice's NO HIGHER HONOR (9780307966971, $60.00) is read by Condoleeza Rice
herself and provides her memoir of Washington years, making it a top pick for audio collections
strong in either politics or autobiography. It describes the events of 9/11, efforts to keep America
safe, and offers new details of behind-the-scenes debates over policy and procedure. The specific
insights into her role as crisis manager are particularly revealing and unique, making this more
than a personal memoir as it documents affairs of diplomacy, warfare and world interactions.
Highly recommended! Also a top pick is Diane Keaton's self-read THEN AGAIN
(9780307934017, $35.00), which also appears as an unabridged audio and which provides a
memoir about her mother and herself. Her mother kept over eighty journals in which she wrote
about her life, and Diane sorted through them to provide a dual memoir of her experiences and
those of her mom. A lovely tribute, this will appeal to any general lending library.

The Library Music CD Shelf

International music sensation Sia Tolno, whose roots lie in war-torn Sierra Leone, presents My
Life, an album that condemns political corruption, the disrespect of women, and other evils while
celebrating the joys of music and remembering shared festivities from her former home. A
mixture of Afropop, elements of soul and rock, and the gravitas of traditional instruments, My
Life resurrects a love of music that even warfare cannot exterminate, and is a superb addition to
international music collections. The tracks are "Blamah Blamah" (3:50), "Odju Watcha" (4:31),
"Di Ya Leh" (4:13), "Malaya" (3:41), "Polli Polli" (4:28), "Aya Ye" (3:30), "Ayiboh" (4:14),
"Blind Samaritan" (3:51), "Kongossa" (5:28), "Tonia" (5:11), "Toumah Toumah" (4:37), and
"Shame Upon U" (4:59).

Award-winning composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt presents My Lifelong Love, a passionate
album of thirteen of her original songs performed by an eclectic variety of popular singers. The
songs share a common theme of love, from first love, to love long since lost, the soul-stirring
love of great music, love for the next generation, and the importance of loving oneself. A
refreshing and achingly beautiful musical experience, My Lifelong Love is highly recommended.
The tracks are "Not Yet" (performed by Heidi Blickenstaff), "My Lifelong Love" (Jesse Tyler
Ferguson), "Sing Me a Happy Song" (Shoshana Bean), "Sonnet 29" (Brian D'Arcy James), "The
Wanting of You" (Susan Egan), "Communication" (Laura Osnes), "At This Turn in the Road
Again" (Christopher Jackson), "A Very Short Song" (Laura Osnes), "If I Could" (Michael
Arden), "Invested in You" (Jessica Molaskey & John Pizzarelli), "More of My Mother" (Kate
Baldwin), "Kites and Children" (Anika Noni Rose) and "Love After Love" (Michael
McElroy).

Expert pianist Kyle Pederson presents 12.25, an album of classic Christmas hymns played as new
solo piano arrangements. Recorded on a Yamaha acoustic grand piano in a church in Burnsville,
12.25 captures the beauty of the holiday season, while reworking the music in subtle new ways to
delight the ear. The result is a treasure to listen to, brimming with spiritual reverence that
deserves to be appreciated year round. The tracks are "O Come O Come Emmanuel", "Silent
Night", "O Come All Ye Faithful", "In the Bleak Midwinter", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen",
"Infant Holy", "Do You Hear What I Hear", "Gabriel's Message", "O Holy Night", "Lo How a
Rose", and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear".

The DVD Shelf

USS Franklin: Honor Restored is an extraordinary documentary about the USS Franklin and her
crew. The USS Franklin served the American Navy proudly during World War II, earning the
moniker of "The Ship That Wouldn't Die"; but in March of 1945, an enemy dive-bomber attack
started a chain reaction as the USS Franklin's own bombs began to tear the ship apart with
explosions. The resulting combat at sea and rescue became tarnished when surviving crew
members were charged with desertion. A gripping, powerful film, USS Franklin: Honor Restored
is especially recommended for naval military history collections and public library DVD shelves.
72 min.

The Hunting/Fishing Shelf

In Canada's vast freshwater lakes, lies a famed game fish. "Skeena Steelhead: Unknown Past,
Uncertain Future" discusses this species of steelhead fish, which came to attention in recent
years. But as commercial overfishing struck the lakes, the future of this species seems uncertain
and ultimately may not end well for their future prosperity. Encouraging those who treasure this
fish to get involved and save the steelhead for future generations. A conservation guide from the
perspective of the fishermen, "Skeena Steelhead" is an excellent and choice pick for
environmental, hunting and fishing collections, very much recommended.

The Interior Design Shelf

RACHEL ASHWELL SHABBY CHIC: INSPIRATIONS AND BEAUTIFUL SPACES provides
home and garden holdings with a fine tour of the author's perspectives on interior design and
style. Various locations across America and Eland offer examples of her interior designs and the
style known as Shabby Chic, showcasing the results of two decades of design. The lovely
displays offer variety and insights into the style and purposes of shabby chic.

Our surroundings are our inspiration, and bland white walls aren't very inspiring. "Studio Spaces:
Projects, Inspiration, & Ideas for Your Creative Place" is a guide from the idea people at Better
Homes and Gardens for turning one's creative space into something truly special and worth going
to get one's ideas down and done. With plenty of full color photos and advice on organization
and other factors to take into mind when planning one's thinking office, "Studio Spaces" is an
excellent pick that belongs in every interior design collection.

The Civil War Shelf

Demon of the Lost Cause: Sherman and Civil War History is a close study of the myths,
misinterpretations, and historical reality surrounding Union General William Tecumseh Sherman
during the American Civil War. Shortly after the South's defeat, Sherman was accused of being a
Southern sympathizer, and for this reason became more popular in the recovering South than in
the North. Thirty years later, he was demonized for enacting brutal warfare tactics that cost
civilian lives and massive property destruction, particularly in his infamous "March to the Sea".
"Lost Cause" pro-Confederacy historians especially emphasized this narrative, framing Sherman
as a war criminal. Demon of the Lost Cause draws upon newspaper accounts, Sherman's letters
and memories, biographies of Sherman and other historical sources to construct as accurate a
picture as possible about Sherman's wartime actions. Just how severe were his alleged atrocities,
and to what degree did different proponents - from Lost Cause historians to pro-Union historians
to Sherman himself - control his narrative? A critical and balanced account that strives to
evaluate the truth above all, Demon of the Lost Cause is highly recommended especially for
public and college library Civil War shelves.

As firearms take precedence in warfare, the cavalry has fallen by the wayside. "Gettysburg's
Forgotten Calvary Actions" discusses the great Calvary charges that turned the tide of battle
during the extended conflict at Gettysburg. Chronicling the men behind these daring moves, their
locations with GPS coordinates, as well as photographs pointing to the conflict in the modern
Gettysburg fields. "Gettysburg's Forgotten Calvary Actions" is an excellent pick for any fan of
civil war history, highly recommended.

A Strange Engine of War
John W. Lamb
The Chesapeake Book Company
112 Elmhurst Road
Baltimore, MD 21210
9780982304921 $12.50

Independent scholar and historian John W. Lamb presents A Strange Engine of War: The
"Winans" Steam Gun and the Civil War in Maryland, a study of the impact that a technological
weapon of mass destruction had on the American Civil War. Examining its inception, its
construction, and the dubious attitude that soldiers had toward it - though it was capable of firing
300 round per minute, its potential for friendly fire was disastrously high. Also present is the true
story of Ross Winans, the pro-Southern Baltimore industrialist who was mistakenly credited with
creating the gun, and who was briefly imprisoned for this. A handful of black-and-white
photographs illustrate this fascinating addition to Civil War shelves with a focus on
Maryland.

Price's Lost Campaign: The 1864 Invasion of Missouri is an in-depth study of a final, determined
push made by the Confederates during the American Civil War. In the fall of 1864, General
Sterling Price led tens of thousands armed men into the Shenandoah Valley, Tennessee and
Missouri. His Union opponents didn't meet him until he had marched 1,500 miles - the Union
tried to downplay the significance of his campaign by terming it a "raid" instead. Written in terms
accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Price's Lost Campaign is a fascinating close
examination of the details of these closing deadly days of the war, and a worthy addition to
public and college library Civil War reference shelves.

The American Civil War continues to be a fascinating period of American history that has been
and continues to be investigated and reconstructed by new generations of scholars, Civil War
Re-enactors, and students of 19th Century American history. Now from Northern Illinois
University Press and deftly edited by historian and Civil War expert Thomas Blade, "The Story
of My Campaign: The Civil War Memoir of Captain Francis T. Moore, Second Illinois Cavalry"
is the newest addition to the growing body of Civil War literature. Francis Moore was 23 when
the war broke out and enlisted into the Union forces that would involve him in fighting against
Confederate guerillas in Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. This
memoir presents a compelling and first-hand chronicle of small-scale and irregular warfare which
is enhanced by his personal accounts of daily life in the military. "The Story of My Campaign:
The Civil War Memoir of Captain Francis T. Moore, Second Illinois Cavalry" is an compelling,
informative, and strongly recommended addition to academic library Civil War Studies
collections and supplemental reading lists.

The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf

Volume 22 of the "Graphic Classics" series, African-American Classics is a graphic novel
anthology adapting almost two dozen great literary short stories and poems by some of America's
earliest black writers, including W.E.B. DuBois, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and
many more. The stories selected do not shy away from troubling, complex, or life-threatening
matters, but are overall suitable for readers ages 12 to adult. Each story is vividly adapted in full
color by a different artist with a unique style complementing the work. The result is a solid,
reader-friendly introduction to African-American literary heritage, worthy of the highest
recommendation especially for public and school library collections.

Salvatore Volume 2: An Eventful Crossing continues the masterfully translated,
English-language adaptation of a French comic saga that uses anthropomorphic characters and
muted color artwork to spin the saga of a canine mechanic in search of his beloved companion.
His chosen vehicle is a bizarre device, piloted with the aid of a tiny human who may as well be
his pet. But one distraction after another besets him on his journey, not the least being a cute
hitchhiker! Meanwhile, Madame Amadine continues the search for her lost piglet Frank,
encountering an arrogant detective, while the rest of her offspring seek to make a not-so-honest
living through a phony "organic" cafe and market. The absurdities mount in this wry, whimsical
tale, distinctly reminiscent of the classic novella "The Wind in the Willows". Highly
recommended. (Volume 2 of the English translation actually collects volumes 3 and 4 of the
original French version).

Dawn of the Bunny Suicides is a fine pick for any humor collection and particularly for those
seeing prior enthusiasm for the other 'bunny suicide' cartoons. Black and white, dark humor
drawings illustrate all the various unusual ways the cartoon bunny can meet its demise, offering a
hilarious presentation for any cartoon, comics or humor holding.

LARRY IN WONDERLAND provides a fine Pearls Before Swine cartoon collection packed
with color and black and white panels from the popular strip. Duck, goat, pig, evil rat, and of
course the loveable, hungry and demented crocodiles eternally after their 'zeeba' neighbor make
for a hilarious collection recommended for prior fans and newcomers alike. This collection has
the added benefit of providing strips even avid fans may have missed.

Never Bite Anything That Bites Back gathers nearly a year's worth of the Sherman's Lagoon
column, syndicated in over 250 newspapers in 30 countries, and is a choice for any collection
strong in cartoon titles. Sherman the shark and his underwater friends comment on their world,
life in general, and the mysterious lives of the 'white apes' that live in the world above theirs.
From Shark X-Games to anticipation of a swimmer that won't obey the 'no swimming' signs, this
is a hilarious gathering of black and white and color panels.

The Cookbook Shelf

Showcasing 108 recipes derived from vegetarian dishes from diverse cultures and countries
around the world, "Veggiyana: The Dharma Of Cooking" is a 360-page compendium of elegant
recipes that encompass salads, main dishes, and even desserts. Very nicely organized and
presented, the recipes are grouped according to how they are prepared: in a salad bowl, on the
back burner of a stove, in a frying pan, or boiled in water. Of special note is the chapter on 'Dhal
Bhat: Components for a Vegetarian Meal'. The recipes range from Sesame Broccoli; Maghreb
Couscous with Seven Vegetables; and Turkish Pumpkin Pancakes; to Fragrant Split Pea Soup
with Fresh Peas; Maine Autumn Risotto; and Rhubarb Ginger Chutney. Offering a culinary
wealth of delicious and nutritious dining ideas, "Veggiyana: The Dharma Of Cooking" is
enthusiastically recommended for personal, family, and community library vegetarian cookbook
collections!

Beautiful full color, full page photography of sumptuous dishes peppers The French Slow
Cooker, a guide to creating French repasts with a tool that even novices can master quickly.
Cooking teacher Michele Scicolone walks the reader through recipes ranging from Chicken
Bouillabaisse to Slow-Cooked Salmon with Lemon and Green Olives, French Potato Salad,
Moroccan Vegetable Couscous, Apricot French Bread Pudding, and many more. An extensive
introduction that teaches cooks of all skill and experience levels how to effectively and safely use
a slow cooker rounds out this excellent contribution to gourmet cookbook shelves.

Now in an updated third edition featuring 32 full color, full page photographs, Simply Thai
Cooking is a wonderful compendium of authentic Thai recipes, as presented by restaurant
entrepreneur Wandee Young and celebrity chef Byron Ayanoglu. A broad variety of spicy and
flavorful dishes are covered, including Lemon-Chicken Soup, Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, Thai
Shrimp-Cakes, Protein Tofu and Bamboo Shoots in Hot Sauce, Thai Banana Fritters, and many
more - over 100 in all. A brief introduction familiarizing cooks of all backgrounds with the
basics of Thai cuisine rounds out this excellent, easy-to-use resource especially recommended for
international cookbook collections.

Full color photography enriches Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking, a sumptuous
cookbook detailing how to create traditional Sri Lankan dishes, and flavorful variants thereof.
Curry, rice, and chutney dishes figure prominently! An extensive introduction even offers a brief
primer concerning travel in Sri Lanka, as well as detailed portrayal of Sri Lankan
spices/ingredients and how to use them in cooking. The dishes include Mulligatawny (a hearty
South Indian soup), Lamb/Mutton Curry, Mango Chutney, Caramel Pudding, and more. Rice &
Curry is a wonderful, user-friendly addition to international cookbook collections.

Ramen noodles has long been a mainstay of financially stressed college students. In "Ramen To
The Rescue", Jessica Harlan has compiled more than one hundred creative, nutritious, and
thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that elevate this inexpensive, humble, dried noodle into
a culinary wealth of dishes that range from the 'tried and true' to the ethnically exotic. With
recipes ranging from a Spinach-Ramen Breakfast Bowl; to Spaetzle-Style Ramen Noodles; to
Ramen with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella; to Ramen Noodle Pudding, "Ramen To The
Rescue" will prove to be a timely and much appreciated addition to any personal, family, or
community library cookbook collection!

Featuring full color, full page photographs of all its sumptuous dishes, Sunday is a cookbook
packed cover-to-cover of savory courses so rich, so memorable, they are best served on the
weekends, when friends and family members have more time to sit down and truly relish the
experience! Many (but not all) of the proffered dishes are hearty main courses with meat, such as
Lamb and Pepper Casserole, Veal and Pork Loaf, and Roast Marinated Spatchcock Chicken, but
others are worthy side courses such as Roast Tomatoes, Peppers Provencal, Ratatouille, or
Caprese Salad. A handful of cooking tips rounds out this wonderful resource of quality cuisine,
highly recommended.

Featuring astonishingly beautiful full color photography of every recipe, Cakebread, Puddings &
Pie lives up to its title with recipes of gourmet-quality desserts. From Mulberry Almond Cream
to Caramelized Onion Tart, Peanut Butter Silk Pie, Hertzoggies (a South African cookie), Apple
Cakes and more, the recipes often evoke South African dessert traditions but will appeal most
enthusiastically to diners of all cultural backgrounds. Most of the recipes are easy-to-follow
regardless of one's personal skill and experience at crafting desserts that will be remembered with
gusto long after they are enjoyed. Highly recommended, especially for cultured cookbook
collections!

First developed about eighty years ago, the 'ketogenic' diet is high in fats and low in
carbohydrates. This enables the body to burn fat rather than store it up, making it an effective
food-based diet. "The Keto Cookbook" is the collaborative work of Dawn Marie Martenz (the
mother of a child with Dravet's syndrome necessitating a ketogenic diet) and Laura Cramp (a
Registered Nurse and Dietician working at the Children's National Medical Center, Washington,
DC) and showcases 96 tested and approved recipes based on keto diet protocols. Enhanced with
a section of full color photographs of finished dishes, "The Keto Cookbook" is enhanced with the
addition of practical, 'real world' suggestion and techniques for living on a ketogenic diet and life
style at home and elsewhere. Of special note are the sample forms for the Transportation Security
Administration, Schools and Daycare Centers, Emergency Rooms, and primary physicians. With
recipes ranging from Cinnamon Vanilla Egg Custard; Savory Turkey Hash; and Clam Chowder;
to PBJ Cookies; Tacos; and Cinnamon Sugar Pecans, "The Keto Cookbook" verifies that anyone
on a ketogenic diet can still have meals that would please any palate and satisfy any appetite.

Hippocrene Books is a premier publisher of ethnic cookbooks drawn from the culinary traditions
of communities and cultures around the world. Their latest effort is Arthur L. Meyer's "Danish
Cooking And Baking Traditions", a 220-page compendium showcasing more than 170 recipes,
each providing clear and easy, step-by-step, 'kitchen cook friendly' preparatory instructions. More
than just a simple collection of authentic recipes, "Danish Cooking And Baking Traditions" is
enhanced with an informed and informative introduction to the history and development of
Danish cuisine. Of special note are the 45 recipes for outstanding Danish desserts and sweets.
From Buttermilk Soup; Salted Herring with Cream; Danish Ham with Madeira Sauce; and
Gingered Beets; to Cinnamon Sauce; Old-Fashioned Danish Black Bread; Danish Donuts; and
Danish Short Bread, there are palate pleasing, appetite satisfying recipes for all formal and
informal dining occasions, making "Danish Cooking And Baking Traditions" highly
recommended for personal, family, and community library Ethnic Cookbook collections.

Five softcover cookbooks by talented chef Joan Bestwick each offer 101 delicious and healthy
recipes to prepare fruits and vegetables in dishes ranging from jams to breads, salads, dips,
desserts, and much more. They are "Life's Little Rhubarb Cookbook" (1892384000), "Life's
Little Zucchini Cookbook" (0932212948), "Life's Little Berry Cookbook" (1892384051), "Life's
Little Peaches, Pears, Plums & Prunes Cookbook" (1892384116), and "Life's Little Apple
Cookbook" (1892384221). Each cookbook series is packed with easy-to-follow recipes that fit
neatly onto a single page, rounded out with a handful of general tips for preparing its titular
ingredient and an index for easy reference. A great way to include healthy ingredients in family
meal planning, the Life's Little Cookbook series is a marvelous and highly recommended
addition to any cookbook collection.

The Silver Spoon New Edition offers an outstanding update of the most successful Italian
cookbook in decades, packing in over 2,000 recipes compiled from different Italian regions by
gourmet experts. This new edition updates recipes, adds 400 new photos and new recipes from
chefs, and provides new basic information on how to set an Italian table, different foods of
different regions, and chef's menus. A 'must' for any collection strong in definitive and
exhaustive Italian cookbooks.

Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook packs in seasonal dishes to accompany the story of the
popular restaurant's rise, and pairs lovely color photos by Francesco Tonelli with dishes that can
easily be duplicated at home. From an illustrated timeline of the restaurant and a map of its
layout to job descriptions of the staff and recipes created by the team, ELEVEN MADISON
PARK offers fresh ingredients and flavors for home cooks willing to handle foi gras, black
truffles and other gourmet ingredients. Any collection catering to gourmets needs this!

THE INTOLERANT GOURMET: GLORIOUS FOOD WITHOUT GLUTEN & LACTOSE is
more than another baking book: it provides a range of recipes that tell how to produce crispiness
without breading or four coatings, creaminess without dairy, and more, and comes from an
award-winning American food expert. Chapters pack in over 300 original recipes for all meals -
not just baked goods - and offer the rare pleasure of addressing gluten and lactose intolerance
under one cover. Recipes for the entire family accompany photos and fine culinary insights
suitable for any general lending library.

VEGAN HOLIDAY KITCHEN provides a fine cookbook that arrived too late for the holidays
but is still worthy of acquisition by any interested in Vegan cuisine. Over 200 recipes for all
occasions are profiled in a gathering that covers not just Christmas but Thanksgiving, Hannukah
and more. From Cashew Chocolate Mousse Pie to Vegetable Pot Pie, these dishes are packed
with flavor and color!

The collaborative work of Liz Vaccariello with Mindy Hermann, RD and the Prevention
magazine editors, 400 Calorie Fix Cookbook: 400 All-New, Simply Satisfying Meals teaches
how to make better nutrition decisions and offers a range of details on these choices. It teaches
what proteins go best with which fruits and veggies, provides classic recipes lightened up such as
New England Lobster Roll or Middle Eastern Pitza, and is packed with appealing dishes dieters
will love and the entire family can eat. A fine dieter's delight, this will be an attraction in any
lending library.

Pasta By Design provides a fine blend of culinary and art survey offering photos of the hidden
mathematical beauty of pasta's geometric shapes. Over ninety forms of pasta are displayed
through commissioned photos that accompany math descriptions of shapes and drawings that
focus on the special attributes of various forms of pasta. Culinary advice on cooking these forms
accompany an artistic presentation suitable for arts and culinary holdings alike.

Zach Golden's WHAT THE F*@# SHOULD I MAKE FOR DINNER?: THE ANSWERS TO
LIFE'S EVERYDAY QUESTION (IN 50 F*@#ING RECIPES) (9780762441778, $15.00) offers
hardcover spiral binding lending to lay-flat and shelving use and is a top pick from a Brooklyn
man who was going broke from eating out, yet puzzled about cooking. He registered the domain
WRFSIMFD hoping for easy recipe ideas, his website went viral, and two years later he offers
the results: a cookbook for the kitchen-challenged, especially men. Some fifty recipes offer a
wide range of dishes that sound complicated but are very easy - complete with explicative
narration. Any cookbook collection catering to men will find this unusual and fun.
CHOCLATIQUE: 150 SIMPLY ELEGANT DESSERTS by Ed Engoron with Mary Goodbody
(9780762439645, $27.00) is an outstanding cookbook with a different; it promotes easily-made
ganache as the basis for a range of chocolate desserts. The author's studies of chocolate cookery
embraces world cuisines and this collection is based on just five chocolate ganaches that can be
quickly made and kept in the fridge for months. It's more than just a collection of ganache
recipes, too: the author's own innovations have produced Chocolate Salami, Chocolate
Dumplings, and more!

Better Homes & Gardens' VERY MERRY COOKIES (9781118016039, $19.99) is intended as a
make-and-give holiday title but missed our holiday section: that doesn't mean it doesn't serve
attention as a year-round addition to any general lending library. It offers easily-followed recipes
for all kinds of bars, drop cookies, and more, is packed with color photos, and provides baking
tips that assure perfect results. It's a top pick for any holiday baker who wants to give cookies as
gifts. Better Homes & Gardens' DIABETIC LIVING DIABETES WHAT TO EAT
(9781118006894, $24.99) offers simple recipes and details on what people with diabetes can
consume. Color photos, a spiral-bound book with tabbed recipe sections, nutrition for each dish
and tips on cooking smart make this a winning survey of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack
dishes. The inclusion of slow-cooker recipes, drinks and desserts with plenty of practical advice
makes this a top pick suitable for any collection catering to diabetics and their special needs.
Jackie Mills, RD's 1,000 DIABETES RECIPES (9780470407448, $35.00) is packed with recipes
for the entire family and provides the latest in the 1,000 Recipes series. These dishes cover all
kinds of meals and accompany nutrition details and cooking tips with carb exchanges and all the
keys to cooking for diabetics, from updated comfort foods and ethnic cuisines. Diabetics and
those cooking for them will relish the variety! Janice Kollar's THE BUTCH BAKERY
COOKBOOK (9780470930885, $19.99) offers an outstanding collection of cupcakes and packs
in some thirty original recipes not to be found elsewhere. These aren't your usual sweets: they're
made with bacon, pepper and more, and add a decidedly male touch to the cupcake idea. Of
course there are plenty of innovative sweet cupcakes too - such as a coffee, Kahlua chocolate
cupcake with coffee frosting. Any seeking truly innovative creations will relish these! Edward G.
Leonard, CMC's MODERN BUFFETS: BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS (9780470484661)
provides a fine guide to creating a modern buffet, and comes from a Certified Master Chef who
outlines recipes, techniques and ideas suitable for commercial use. Aesthetics accompany
practical keys to a successful buffet setup, covering many aspects of commercial production and
pairing advice with over 150 photo examples. Students studying catering or buffet service will
find this packed with important considerations for a buffet set-up's success!

The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf

Wolf Among the Stars presents a near-future Earth which is facing galactic intrigue and war.
Captain Andrew Roark, an officer trained in war, joins with a man who opposes his rulers but
wants to see change rather than devastation. They uncover a conspiracy to control Earth, the
secret to overcoming the conspiracy, and find themselves immersed in a battle neither wants in
this fast-paced military science fiction piece.

The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow provides a fine story of a trans-human teen of the future who
battles strange worlds and social mores to meet the girl of his dreams - a girl who represents a
choice between true love and immortality. Included along with the story is a live transcription of
his address to the 2010 World Science Fiction Convention presenting his charged case for
open-source information and art, and an international Outspoken Interview skyped from around
the world. Any Doctorow collection will welcome this!

The Restoration Game takes place in the realm of a virtual online game, where revolutionaries
can safely meet. Lucy works for a start-up games company in Edinburgh and her project, inspired
by her grandmother's folk tale, will involve not only revolutionaries and espionage but will test
the boundaries of fantasy and a long-buried family secret. Any collection strong in science fiction
and intrigue will find this a fast-paced winner.

A Fighting Chance provides a fine novel of the Legion of the Damned and is a pick for any
serious military science fiction collection. It offers a conclusion to the saga begun in prior books
and tells of a universe where earth has fallen against aliens and where all left must band together
in a last effort to prevent annihilation. Major Antonio Santana is called upon to head the mission
against one of the alien installations, but his encounter with the planet's civil war will change the
face of the entire conflict.

INHERITANCE is Book 4 in the Inheritance Cycle and while it's intended for young adult
fantasy fans, it's being featured here so adults don't miss it. It concludes the Inheritance cycle so
collections should have the prior books in the series to find satisfactory purchase with this
conclusion. The series began eight years ago with the publication of Eragon and has achieved
global fame, so INHERITANCE will reach quite a few collections and audiences, continuing the
complex story of a dragon, a poor farm boy, and the fate of civilization. It's a complex, wonderful
read and shouldn't be limited to young adult audiences alone!

Tomorrow's War: Science Fiction Wargaming Rules is recommended for military and science
fiction shelves alike and surveys the miniatures wargame Tomorrow's War. Its focus on military
conflicts hundreds of years into the future accounts for advanced robotics, anti-gravity vehicles,
advanced battle suits, and more, offering insights into strategies and tactics that rely on the Force
on Force rules as a basis for future engagement. This rulebook offers a detailed 'future history'
and campaign system to individual battles can be keyed to the ongoing story. A 'must' for any
collection involved in war games or science fiction military scenarios!

Time is a delicate thing, and those who use it must understand that. "Rescue at Inspiration Point"
is a time travel spin on the thriller, as a group of hostage negotiators try to save one of their own,
taken hostage at a prison. Bennie returns to 1974 to learn more about the perpetrator, but breaks
the rule to not get involved. The second in the Rip Van Dyke time travel series, "Rescue at
Inspiration Point" explores many ideas, making for an original take on mystery and time
travel.

World of Warcraft: Wolfheart is the latest fantasy novel in a long-running series set in the lands
of the immensely popular "World of Warcraft" massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
Focusing on the internal strife within the Alliance faction, Wolfheart follows night elf leaders
Malfurion Stormrage and Tyrande Whisperwind as they work to induct the proud and fierce
worgen of Gilneas - humans transformed into werewolf shapeshifters, who only recently regained
control over their feral nature - into the Alliance. But the king of Stormwind, Varian Wrynn,
staunchly opposes siding with the worgen, because years ago during the Scourge invasion, they
deliberately isolated themselves when the Alliance most needed their help. Strife among the
night elves and the Alliance as a whole is further stirred as the ancient, magic-wielding caste of
the Highborne returns to the night elves, and the eldest night elves, immortal for an eon, begin to
show the ravages of old age. When a Highborne is found murdered, finding and bringing justice
to the powerful and wily killer - Maiev Shadowsong, former jailor of the dread demon Illidan -
proves to be a daunting task. With so many fractures threatening to rend the Alliance apart, does
it have any hope of holding its own in the brutal, ongoing war with the bloodthirsty Horde and its
remorseless warchief, Garrosh Hellscream? An exciting novel of intrigue, bloodshed, and valor,
World of Warcraft: Wolfheart is an excellent introduction to the game's rich, evolving lore for
fantasy aficionados of all backgrounds, and especially recommended for fans of the game.

Now in a fully updated and expanded eighth edition, "Economics" continues to be an ideal
introductory textbook covering all aspects of the subject. The collaborative work of academicians
and economists William Boyes (Arizona State University) and Michael Melvin (Arizona State
University and Barclays Global Investors), "Economics" is an 804-page compendium that covers
macroeconomic basics, macroeconomic policy, product market basics, resource markets, public
sector and market economy issues, as well as issues with respect to international trade and
finance. Beginning with an explanation of why the study of economics is critically important, to
such contemporary issues as the 2008 financial collapse leading to the present national and global
problems of unemployment and inflation, to Keynesian, monetarist, and other economic
perspectives, to the classic considerations of supply and demand, to labor and capital markets, to
the relationship of governmental policies and income distribution, "Economics" presents an
informed and informative text that is 'reader friendly' and comprehensive, making it ideal and
highly recommended for academic curriculums and community library Economic Studies
collections.

The Science Shelf

Mycophilia: Revelations from the Weird World of Mushrooms comes from a food writer who
explores the mushroom as both a food ingredient and a health additive. It blends science, nature,
memoir and culinary and health insights under one cover and also considers the world of fellow
mycophiles and their fascination with mushrooms. From festivals around the world to the
author's experiences with hallucinogenic mushrooms, this covers a range of mushroom insights
and facts and makes for a lively survey perfect for a range of holdings, from science collections
to those involved in gardening, nature or culinary exposes.

World in the Balance
Robert P. Crease
W.W. Norton
500 - 5th Avenue, New York NY 10110
9780393072983, $26.95, www.wwnorton.com

WORLD IN THE BALANCE: THE HISTORIC QUEST FOR AN ABSOLUTE SYSTEM OF
MEASUREMENT provides a fine history of metrology, the scientific study of measurement, and
charts the rise of the metric system and its rise around the globe. From the meaning of
measurement to the paradox of the metroscope, this offers a fine survey covering world
measurement and its ongoing changes and uses. Science and general libraries will find this lively
and appealing!

DRIVE AND CURIOSITY: WHAT FUELS THE PASSION FOR SCIENCE examines the
career of fifteen scientists who achieved some of the most notable discoveries of the last century.
Dr. Hargittai was personally acquainted with all but two of them, and here provides a rich
perspective on the history and progression of modern science based on their personalities and
achievements. The focus actually reveals the underlying influences on their discoveries, from
motivations to circumstances, and makes for an outstanding survey recommended for any
college-level science history holding.

Reproduction is how life continues to exist throughout the centuries. "Growth and Replication of
Living Organisms" is another entry of scientific research and theory from Yuri Shestopaloff, who
continues from his previous volumes on the laws that govern life. Stating that biology, like
physics, follows a strict set of laws, he demonstrates this statement with an elaboration of the
principles with many examples. A core addition to college library collections that focus on
biology, Shestopaloff grants a comprehensive and scholarly breakdown of the principles of this
science, making "Growth and Replication of Living Organisms" a text not to be passed over.

Giant eyes, giant robots, a solid and scholarly introduction to biochemistry. These go together.
"The Manga Guide to Biochemistry" is an original way to help inspire young readers with a taste
for anime and Japanese style cartoons to get into biochemistry. Weaving the scientific
information plainly into the story, as it follows Kumi as she learns how to juggle her diet by
understanding just how the human body ultimately works. "The Manga Guide to Biochemistry"
is an excellent pick for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of biochemistry in a fun
way, or educators who want to make it a bit more appealing to their students.

The Language Studies Shelf

Written to be accessible to linguists and lay readers alike, The Cherokee Syllabary: Writing the
People's Perseverance chronicles the history of a modern writing system for the Cherokee
language, first created in 1821 by a Cherokee metalworker named Sequoyah. Sequoyah's
invention was not the same as an English alphabet, but rather a syllabary that transcribed spoken
Cherokee syllables as well as Cherokee meanings. Author Ellen Cushman (Associated Professor
of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures, Michigan State University) argues that Sequoyah
did not base his syllabary in English, a language he was not fluent in and may have deliberately
avoided, but called his writing system an alphabet because he expected that Western linguists
would automatically discount and discredit any writing system not declared to be an alphabet.
The Cherokee Syllabary scrutinizes the syllabary's design and usage in script and print as well as
its usage through history, and is an excellent contribution to both language studies and Native
American studies shelves.

Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers is a premier publisher of works in Greek and Latin. There newest
publication is "Reading The Gospel Of St. Mark In Greek: A Beginning", by Norbert H. O.
Duckwitz (Professor of Classics, Brigham Young University). A 333-page work, "Reading The
Gospel Of St. Mark In Greek" presents the entire text of New Testament 'Gospel of Mark' in
biblical Greek, presenting students of Greek an original text to read and translate, thus honing
their linguistic skills. "Reading The Gospel Of St. Mark In Greek" is enhanced for the reader
with the inclusion of running vocabulary and notes; an introduction to the Greek alphabet,
pronunciation, cases, tenses, and moods; a grammatical appendix; and an extensive glossary. Of
special note is the 'same-page' layout enables rapid reading, comprehension, and retention,
making "Reading The Gospel Of St. Mark In Greek" a very highly recommended and enduringly
popular addition to personal, professional, theological, and academic library Greek Language
Studies collections.

The Military Shelf

National security analyst and specialist in issues pertaining to the US Army Chad C. Serena
presents A Revolution in Military Adaptation: The US Army in the Iraq War, an insider's view of
the extremely long and complicated road from transforming military success into political and
strategic victory - a transition the US Army was initially unable to achieve. To adapt, the US
Army was forced to revolutionize how it supported and conducted its operations. Serena's
testimony of what worked, what failed, and the lessons that can be drawn is absolutely
indispensable reading for military strategists and policymakers as well as public and college
library military studies shelves, and worthy of the highest recommendation.

James G. Hershberg (Associate Professor of History and International Affairs, George
Washington University) presents Marigold: The Lost Chance for Peace in Vietnam, an
exhaustively documented, scholarly, and critical assessment of the secret and ultimately failed
Polish-Italian peace initiative, codenamed "Marigold", that sought bring a peaceful end to the
Vietnam War. Conventional wisdom postulates that Marigold was doomed from the beginning;
Poland didn't have the authority to arrange direct talks, and neither Hanoi nor Washington were
ready to negotiate. Marigold: The Lost Chance for Peace in Vietnam questions these
assumptions, drawing upon recently revealed communist sources to reveal that Warsaw was
authorized by Hanoi to initiate direct contact - yet any chance for an early peaceful resolution
was dashed when President Johnson's administration chose to bomb Hanoi at a critical junction.
It would be another two years before Washington would negotiate with Hanoi at all, and seven
years before the end of the Vietnam War. A thoughtful and well-reasoned study, Marigold: The
Lost Chance for Peace in Vietnam is highly recommended especially for American military
history shelves.

"World War II At Sea" is a two volume, 751-page compendium that has been knowledgeably
compiled and deftly edited by military historian and academician Spencer C. Tucker. For more
than just another naval history, "World War II At Sea" is a comprehensive, scholarly, superbly
organized, and thoroughly 'reader friendly' guide to significant naval engagements between
Allied and Axis naval forces around the world in what was a truly global conflict combined with
detailed descriptive analysis of the changes in naval forces through war-time advancements in
technology, ordinance, military innovations, strategies and tactics. Informed and informative,
"World War II At Sea" is to be considered a core addition to personal, academic, and community
library Military History reference collections in general, and World War II Naval History
supplemental reading lists in particular.

The Strait of Gibraltar was exceedingly important in the time where ships were the powerhouses
of commerce. "Nelson's Refuge: Gibraltar in the Age of Napoleon, discusses Britain's control
over this very important strait during the chaotic time of Napoleon and his wars of conquest. A
strategic naval point, Britain put many of its resources into reinforcing the region, making it a
vital point in recruiting Spain against Napoleon. "Nelson's Refuge" is an excellent addition to any
world history collection focusing on great battles and campaigns.

The United States boasts two massive coasts, and their defense takes much effort to maintain.
"The United States Coast and National Defense: A History from World War I to the Present"
discusses the role of the coast guard for national defense in the past hundred years. Not just the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts, they also must defend the great Lakes, and have been deployed to
international coasts involving American interests. "The United States Coast and National
Defensive" discusses this group's long history and importance in American history, often
forgotten alongside the other branches of America's military.

WESTMORELAND: THE GENERAL WHO LOST VIETNAM provides a fine memoir by a
man who was First Captain of his West Point class, fought in World War II and Korea, and
ultimately led the war effort in Vietnam. This memoir considers his life, why Vietnam was lost,
how he failed in the situation - and why understanding Westmoreland is key to understanding
events in Vietnam as a whole. Chapters survey his entire life, consider omissions in the general's
own memoirs, and reveals the truth about his actions in Vietnam, making this a 'must' for any
military collection strong in Vietnam history.

SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden is based on
the author's in-depth research and discussions with his former colleagues and is the only account
based on the experiences of the SEAL team involved in the assault. He explores how they studied
bin Laden, details earlier SEAL missions, and tells the real story pinpointing major differences
between White House accounts and reality. A powerful survey, this is a 'must' for any collection
strong in terrorism analysis or military history.

Gordon L. Rottman's VIETNAM GUN TRUCKS (9781849083553, $17.95) provides a fine
survey of the 'gun trucks' that were one of the military's offensive strategies during the war,
providing a close inspection of the trucks, their strategies, and concepts of using the trucks to
support heavier weapons. From their development to their deployment, VIETNAM GUN
TRUCKS provides an outstanding coverage recommended for any military collection strong in
Vietnam history. Eric Hammel's ALWAYS FAITHFUL: U.S. MARINES IN WORLD WAR II
COMBAT, THE 100 BEST PHOTOS (9781849085380, $40.00) comes from a military history
author who has numerous books and articles to his name and who offers a visual and historical
chronicle of Marines during World War II. The unique images herein provides a pictorial history,
selecting the top 100 images from the author's private archives: so don't expect to see common
images that appear widely elsewhere. It's a fine celebration for any Marine or World War II
holding. Robert Jones' KNIGHT: THE WARRIOR AND WORLD OF CHIVALRY
(9781849083126, $29.95) provides a detailed history of the knight and his chivalric code and
role, using first-hand accounts from knights to accompany vivid accounts of battles and military
strategies. It's a powerful guide that goes beyond military might to consider the codes that
governed knights and their choices, and with its many illustrations is a top pick for any interested
in knights and their history.

The Writing/Publishing Shelf

The Good of the Novel is an anthology of specially commissioned essays by learned authors
exploring the essence of a novel - what truly distinguishes this literary art form from drama or
poetry? What invaluable lessons, emotions, and truths are best portrayed through the novel's
format? And in the era of the Internet, when anyone with a keyboard can and will distribute their
option, what is role is a literary critic to play? The specific works of notable authors are discussed
at length, including "Atonement" by Ian McEwan, "Hotel du Lac" by Anita Brookner, "Intimacy"
by Hanif Kureishi, and more. A thoughtful, honest, and strenuous critique of the literary medium
itself as much as of individual novels, The Good of the Novel is an excellent choice for literary
studies shelves, as well as a supplemental resource for aspiring writers seeking to better
understand the gravitas of their craft.

Part of every college student's experience is the repeated necessity of writing research papers.
"The College Student's Guide To Writing A Great Research Paper: 101 Easy Tips & Tricks To
Make Your Work Stand Out" by Erika Eby is a 288-page compendium of practical advice,
insightful commentary, and 'real world' instructions on the art, science and craft of writing
effective research papers beginning with an informed discussion on just what a research paper is
and what should be discovered before even starting one. Next is cogent advice on how to get
started with a research project; then developing a thesis statement; doing the actual research;
organizing and outlining the sourced information comprising the paper; avoiding plagiarism and
proper citing methods; writing the introduction, body and conclusion of a research paper;
formatting and page referencing; and finally the proofing and editing of the paper. Enhanced with
sample research papers, helpful internet links, a glossary, a bibliography, and a comprehensive
index, "The College Student's Guide To Writing A Great Research Paper" is of special and
indispensable value for all college students regardless of their particular majors. It would also
prove invaluable for anyone doing research for publications outside of academia as well and
therefor highly recommend for personal and community library Writing/Publishing reference
collections and supplemental reading lists as well.

In "Writing And Selling Articles For Profit", L. Perry Wilbur draws upon his years of experience
and expertise as the author of 31 books and the sale of more than 5,000 freelanced articles
(resulting his winning five George Washington Honor Awards from the Freedoms Foundation at
Valley Forge) to develop a compact 175-page compendium of tips, tricks and techniques for
making money by writing and selling articles on any subject. Included are informed and
informative instructions on picking marketable topics, turning ideas into saleable articles, writing
effective query letters to prospective publishers, working with editors, getting paid, acquiring the
rights to photos, marketing articles abroad, and so much more! Of special note is the instructive
advice on avoiding common pitfalls as a writer of articles for publication. Covering all aspects
from initial research to the finished copy, "Writing And Selling Articles For Profit" will prove an
invaluable and thoroughly 'user friendly' addition to aspiring and practicing writers seeking to
earn a living by and from their written work.

The Autism Shelf

Good communication shouldn't be overlooked, especially when dealing with Autism.
"Jumpstarting Communication Skills in Children with Autism: A Parent's guide to Applied
Verbal Behavior" is a guide to better understanding Autism from Mary Jane Weiss, who advises
parents in how to teach their autistic children to better communicate with others and how to get
around their possible deficiencies that stem from their autism. "Jumpstarting Communication
Skills in Children with Autism" is a fine pick for community library Autism and parenting
collections.

The Large Print Shelf

For vengeance, any hated of killing gets pushed aside. "Vengeance Rides the River" is an old
west tale of vengeance and revenge from Hugh Martin, telling of Dave Lockheart, his murdered
wife, and how it brings him to do things he never fought capable of, leaving violence and death is
his wake. In the process, he may soon learn that vengeance and justice are not one in the same.
"Vengeance Rides the River" is a riveting tale that fans of westerns will adore.

The Anthropology Shelf

Ancient tools offer an intriguing picture of the beginnings of human ingenuity. "Gwich'in
Athabascan Implements: History, Manufacture, and Usage According to Reverend David
Salmon" discusses the artifacts that have been uncovered in recent years in regards to the
Athabascan people. Of immense interest to archeologists and anthropologists, many black and
white photographs and sketches throughout discuss the creation, use, and purpose of many of
these tools. Immensely interesting and insightful, "Gwich'in Athabascan Implements" is a core
addition to any world history and anthropology collection.

The International Studies Shelf

Afghanistan was once a peaceful and prosperous country, but that was decades ago. "Come From
the Shadows" discusses the present and future of the Afghani people who have been at a long
series of wars with the Soviet Union, the Taliban, and the United States. An intriguing case study
of a people of many which have always only known conflict, and who strongly yearn for peace
and independence for many years to come. "Come From the Shadows" is a strongly
recommended study of the Afghani people and their attempts to determine their lot in life.

Egypt, the Arabs, and the World
Hani Shukrallah
American University in Cairo Press
420 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10018-2729
9789774164866, $27.95, www.aucpress.com

In the coming years, Egypt is faced with the challenge of reforming the Arabic world, or letting
the theocratic nature of it continue on. "Egypt, the Arabs, and the World" discusses history in the
making, following the Egyptian revolution and other risings in the termed Arab Spring of 2011.
Discusses the potential of democracy in the west, author Hani Shukrallah also discusses the
perceptions of the west and their impact on the proceedings in this tumultuous period. "Egypt,
the Arabs, and the World" is a scholarly and much needed break down of this curious period of
history, very much recommended reading.

Why is America so hated around the world? "Fatal Faultlines: Pakistan, Islam, and the West"
discusses the relations around the world that has put America at odds with the rest of the world.
The United States hands out billions in foreign aid, yet many countries view America as a great
evil. Discussing the reasons behind of this, shifting the blame onto many parties, author Irfan
Husain provides a thoughtful and much recommended read for community and library
international issues and politics collections, making "Fatal Faultlines" a strong, top pick for
understanding the international scene in general.

The Money/Finance Shelf

Knowledge is the centerpiece of success for many traders. "Technical Analysis: How to Trade
like Professional" is a guide to better trading and advice from Jacinta Chan, who advises readers
on how to understand the market, learn it, and use it to make wise purchases and trades to create
one's own fortune and get one's money working for them. From learning one's information,
understanding it, the golden ratio, market psychology and more, Chan uses her experiences and
success as an equity and futures broker to help would be traders break into the market.
"Technical Analysis" is a must for anyone who wants to learn how to truly play the market.

The Archaeology Shelf

The horse was a valuable component of the Medieval world whether as a beast of burden
drawing carts or plowing fields, or as an instrument of war for knights, or as a sign of wealth on
the part of the aristocracy. We depend on archaeology to help illuminate the medieval world and
as a seminal work of impeccable scholarship, "The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment" by John
Clark (a distinguished medieval scholar and former Senior Curator at the Museum of London)
this newly updated and expanded second edition is an illustrated, 202-page compendium
organizing and presenting what archaeology has provided in terms of our understanding of how
the horse and its accouterments was integrated into medieval society. Of special note are the
details of medieval horse size based on skeletal remains. Informed and informative, "The
Medieval Horse And Its Equipment" is an especially recommended addition to personal,
professional, and academic library Archaeological Studies reference collections and
supplemental reading lists.

The relics of colonialism still lurk about modern culture. "French Colonial Archaeology in the
Southeast and Caribbean" looks over what was left behind along the east coast of the United
states and the Caribbean, where the traditional French culture was imposed and is still strongly
felt in modern culture, blended with other European influences throughout. The archeology in
question is both literal and metaphorical, and proves to be an interesting dig of cultural, religious,
architectural, culinary, and many other influences and how they contrast through our world.
"French Colonial Archaeology in the Southeast and Caribbean" is a fine pick, much
recommended for history, archaeology, and anthropology collections.

The Native American Studies Shelf

Treaties and Treachery: The Northwest Indians' Resistance to Conquest chronicles the violent
years of conflict from 1853 and 1859, when U.S. government officials began to transform the
Oregon Territory into states. Native American tribes signed treaties to protect their way of life,
but soon learned bitterly that the written promises they pledged their names to had little impact
on their futures. Fierce fighting ensued, with atrocities committed on both sides; ultimately, the
1850's marked the end of the traditional way of life for virtually every major Native American
tribe in the Northwest. Treaties and Treachery is as much a story about the clash of cultures as it
is a military chronicle, and a welcome addition to Native American history shelves.

Local political scenes can prove to be very intriguing changes of pace from the national stage.
"The Plains Political Tradition: Essays on South Dakota Political Culture" discusses the political
landscape of South Dakota, discussing the debates that go on throughout the state. Dispelling the
myth that the state only has rural conservatism, many writers from the state and those speaking as
outsiders offer a unique analysis of a surprisingly diverse political culture. "The Plains Political
Tradition" is an excellent and much recommended addition to any politics collection looking to
gain insight on local and state level politics from all across the United States.

The Criminology Shelf

Your identity is the most valuable thing in your possession in today's world. "Identity Theft in
Today's World" is a discussion of this dangerous crime which has taken a rise in recent years.
With the increases in technology and the widening of the world, fraud seems easier than ever.
Discussing how the crimes are committed and how to counter them and protect an identity,
"Identity Theft in Today's World" is a choice and comprehensive collection for those who are
seeking to understand the crime better and defend themselves from it.

The Reference Shelf

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2012
The World Almanac
132 West 31st Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10001
9781600571473, $34.95, www.worldalmanac.com

There is so much going on in the world that it is often impossible to keep on top of it all. "The
World Almanac and Book of Facts 2012" is a complete and comprehensive reference of
statistics, news items, and more from all around the world. From a hefty dose of sports statistics,
numbers surrounding the major events of 2011, what's coming in 2012, Census information,
trivia, and a collection of full color photographs throughout, "The World Almanac and Book of
Facts 2012" proves to be an endlessly interesting and entertaining pick for those who want to
learn about a good deal of everything.

There are millions of years of history by the roadside. "Roadside Geology of Yellowstone
Country, second edition" is a guide for amateur and would be geologists from William Fritz and
Robert Thomas as they apply their expertise to create a reference to the countless geysers and
other attractions of nature that the Yellowstone region calls its own. With more geysers than
anywhere else in the world, those with a strong interest in geology would do well with "Roadside
Geology of Yellowstone Country", highly recommended.

Optimal Control of Greenhouse Cultivation is a technical, scientific, and professional resource
especially for manufacturers of technology designed to control greenhouse cultivation systems.
Collecting the fruits of 30 years of research in greenhouse climate control, Optimal Control of
Greenhouse Cultivation discusses incorporates advanced mathematics, engineering, and physics
into its calculations and projected modeling. Chapters cover open-loop optimal control, feedback
control, solar greenhouses, modeling greenhouse climate in response to control fluctuations in
heating, ventilation, and other variables, and much more. An excellent resource especially for
professional modelers and computer scientists in the field, Optimal Control of Greenhouse
Cultivation tackles difficult agricultural planning challenges head-on and is especially
recommended for graduate college library collections and agricultural science reference
shelves.

Chocolate Forever: Dutch Knowledge on Sustainable Cocoa is not a cookbook of chocolate
recipes, but rather a scholarly agricultural study of ways and means to sustainably harvest cocoa
beans in the long term. Drawing especially on the lessons learned by Dutch agricultural
professionals seeking to sustainable grow and harvest cocoa in the Netherlands, Chocolate
Forever discusses means to gather, transmit, and implement knowledge as surely as the actual
processes currently used, with an eye to how farmers are and should be trained in the present and
future. Beautiful full color photography throughout enhances this excellent and groundbreaking
promotion of long-term ecological responsibility in producing Dutch cocoa beans, with
invaluable lessons applicable to a much broader range of crops and cultures. Highly
recommended especially for college library agricultural studies shelves.

Humanity must find its sustainability on its planet for its future. "Cultivating a Movement: An
Oral History of Organic Farming & Sustainable Agriculture on California's Central Coast"
discusses the movement towards organic growing in central California. Many writers from
different angles of the farming process come together and discuss the value of organic farming
and the history of the movement and promotion of said techniques. "Cultivating a Movement" is
a fine pick for any agriculture or agricultural history collection.

The Mathematics Shelf

Numbers don't really lie. "Math for Life: Crucial Ideas You Didn't Learn in School" is an
exploration of the mathematics of many important issues in today's society. Numbers are
everywhere and often are manipulated, and author Jeffrey Bennett seeks to explain the ins and
outs of these important numbers, and how they pertain to the national debt, student loans, the
energy crisis, and even where numbers don't seem to apply like party politics. "Math for Life" is
an excellent read for anyone who wants to better understand many of the issues that face our
world.

The Library Science Shelf

The Black Belt Librarian: Real-World Safety & Security is a no-nonsense practical guide to
keeping a public library safe and secure while remaining open and accessible to the public.
Chapters address ways in which to make the library safer, from installing a video camera system
(one that shows people entering and exiting the library from a clear enough angle to identify
them - vital in case a child is taken from the library), to the importance of keeping staff areas
locked at all times, to basic security documentation, hiring the right quality of security personnel,
and much more. Also present are tips, tricks, techniques, and guidelines for dealing positively
with young patrons, defusing incidents as smoothly as possible, and determining when there is no
choice but to ban a patron. "Make up a list of your numbered keys on your computer, the dates
they were issued, and who obtained them. Now if a staff member loses his keys, you can
immediately check to see what keys you issued him and what areas of the library have been made
vulnerable; do any locks now need to be rekeyed?" Also highly recommended for librarians is
"Pre- & Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians" (9780838911204, $47.00).

Now in a fully updated and expanded eighth edition, "The ALA Book Of Library Grant Money"
continues to be the most authoritative reference for librarians of small, mid-sized, and large
library systems to seek funding for their libraries from corporate, foundational, and governmental
sources. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by Ann Kepler, "The ALA Book Of Library
Grant Money" is a 448-page, user friendly compendium of information presented alphabetically
with each entry being identified by name and offering contact information, descriptions, financial
summaries, grant data, lists of past grant recipients, grant-specific web site addresses. Of special
note is an informed and informative introduction followed by a 'User's Guide'. Enhanced with the
inclusion for four Indexes (Grantors by Total Grant Value; Grantors by State; Named Grants; and
Professional Library Organization Grantors), "The ALA Book Of Library Grant Money" should
be on the librarian reference shelf for all school, community, academic, corporate, and
governmental libraries.

Graphic novels are more than thicker comic books, they're a gateway to keep young people
reading. "Graphic Novels in Your School Library" is an advisory for readers who want to better
embrace the graphic novel to help their school library attract more students. Better tracing the
history of the medium, the many conventions behind it which share many ideas with traditional
novels, the core classics and titles that should make the cornerstone of a library's collection, and
their educational value. For any school librarian who seeks to keep their collection current,
"Graphic Novels in Your School Library" is an excellent and practical start to helping even those
who have no idea with to begin with these works.

Fairy tales are timeless, known across generations. "Fairy Tale Fun!" discusses how librarians
can use these popular tales as a basis to encourage literacy and love of reading in a new
generation of readers. Nancy Polette provides a comprehensive listing of many of these fairy
tales, and references the film versions of many of these, with links to many YouTube videos.
Using these resources, one can present an educational, fun presentation that will inspire further
reading, as well as many other fun activities. For the librarian looking to catch the eyes of
children for many years to come, "Fairy Tale Fun!" is an a strong resource that shouldn't be
overlooked in any librarian's reference collection.

The Law/Justice Shelf

Justice isn't for all when it costs millions of dollars. "Rebuilding Justice: Civil Courts in Jeopardy
and Why You Should Care" discusses the rising costs, in time, money, and politics, that those
pursuing justice face. Stating that the legal system has grown stagnant and in much need for
reform. Executive Director of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System
Rebecca Love Kourlis and journalist Dirk Olin present their case of the many issues today's
justice faces and what can be done to advance it, "Rebuilding Justice" is an exceedingly
important and much recommended pick for community library legal studies collections.

The Political Science Shelf

Crimes Against Liberty: An Indictment of President Barack Obama offers a documented case
against Obama's presidency and appears in paperback with a new introduction offering close
examination of Obama's politics and policies. It basically attacks his system and counters
Obama's conventions. Any who would take a different look at Obama's policies will find this
passionate, inflammatory and critical.

The Change I Believe In: Fighting for Progress in the Age of Obama comes from The Nation's
editor who considers how liberals should respond to the disappointments of the Obama
administration and Republication extremism. She offers a collection of essays that flow from
Obama's election and its exciting potential to changes in her perceptions in years after,
considering what real change should look like and how it can be achieved. From politics to social
issues, this traces the look and progress of change and is a pick for any political or social issues
collection.

The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics tells of a
general who in 1981 visited the U.S. and gave a speech rejecting the idea he could be judged for
human rights violations committed as part of Argentina's military Junta. Four years later he was
convicted for these crimes - and human rights trials have become a modern political tool that is
changing global politics. The author's personal experience and research traces a worldwide
movement from Germany to modern nations, considering the creation of the International
Criminal Court and its cases. A range of college-level collections, from legal to political holdings
and international civil liberties, will find this a solid piece of research.

Predicting the Unthinkable, Anticipating the Impossible: From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to
America in the New Century comes from an author who outlined the probability of the collapse
of Communism - in the 1980s. Her travels and interviews with top officials anticipated the
conflicts that were to come. Her assessment of events leading to 9/11 and her current observation
that America's smaller wars have eroded its system lends to a fine guide that explains declines,
considers human nature and political systems, and warns that world changes need to be better
anticipated. PREDICTING THE UNTHINKABLE shows how - and is a pick for any
college-level political and social studies holding.

Libertarianism, from A to Z presents a case for libertarian policy conclusions and applies
principles of these policies to a range of social and political issues, making this a fine addition to
any political science library. Chapters clarify libertarian thinking by using existing and proposed
government policy as a foundation for examination, considering general wide-ranging policies
such as civil rights and gun control and more. A fine starting point for debate and illustration of
libertarian thinking!

DISCONNECT: THE BREAKDOWN OF REPRESENTATION IN AMERICAN POLITICS
analyzes the decline of the political center in American party politics and uses polling results and
other data to consider the rift between politicians and citizens. Chapters consider the growing rift
between America's leaders and its public, offering insights on paths for change along with a
historical survey of how we arrived at this point. Political studies collections will find this perfect
for debate and classroom discussion.

In 1989, the murder of six Jesuits in El Salvador sparked widespread outrage among Jesuit
communities in America because the murderers were in part funded by the US Government - this
was far from the only instance in which American religious missions abroad would ultimately
have an effect on American foreign policy. Author Timothy A. Byrnes (professor of political
science, Colgate University) offers a close study of the interplay between American religious
missions abroad and efforts to lobby the government's decision-making in Reverse Mission:
Transnational Religious Communities and the Making of US Foreign Policy. Chapters
particularly explore the dynamic history and political repercussions of Jesuit missions in El
Salvador; how American government practices in Nicaragua were swayed by the Maryknoll
sisters; and the connections between Benedictine communities in Vermont and Mexico. A
scholarly and serious-minded study, Reverse Mission is quite thought-provoking and a worthy
addition to college library political studies or religious studies shelves.

As the world grows more intertwined, diplomacy may be more important than ever. "The Craft of
Political Analysis for Diplomats" discusses the importance of understanding political analysis in
today's world where everything is sensitive, such as the case of the state department cables from
WikiLeaks. Presenting insight into the diplomatic process and communications between them all,
the importance of being professional, and much more, "The Craft of Political Analysis for
Diplomats" is an excellent addition to community library politics collections.

The Library DVD Shelf

Hosted by distinguished journalist Bill Moyers, Amazing Grace is a DVD documentary of the
incredible true story behind the widely beloved hymn "Amazing Grace", written by English
clergyman (and ex-slave ship captain) John Newton, and first published in 1779. The hymn's
power and beauty of the hymn would earn it an enduring place in American spiritual culture.
Twenty-four renditions and performances of the hymn, from singers including Johnny Cash, Judy
Collins, Marion Williams, the Boys Choir of Harlem, and even prison inmates, enhance this
captivating true story behind a song that has resonated in people's hearts and souls throughout the
generations. Bonus features include biographies of Bill Moyers and features performers, a
54-min. portrait of folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, and a 12-page viewer's guide. Highly
recommended. 80 min. plus bonus, full screen, SDH subtitles.

Ideal for viewers in grades seven through college, Hawaii: Roots of Fire is an extraordinary
documentary about the geology underlying the Hawaiian islands and their amazing volcanoes.
From the revolutionary invention of the theory of plate tetonics, to the latest findings about the
age of the Hawaiian islands and their natural history, to the potentially life-threatening efforts
that cutting-edge researchers undertake to gain invaluable data, Hawaii: Roots of Fire is as
educational as it is fascinating. Highly recommended especially for public and school library
DVD collections. 27 min.

Now in a newly remastered rendition restored to their original U.K. broadcast order, Poirot Series
1 kicks off this "must-have" set for fans of Agatha Christie and British mysteries. Available in
both a 2-disc DVD Blu-ray and 3-volume DVD renditions, Series 1 features ten full-length
mysteries starring award-nominated David Suchet as the titular Belgian genius Poirot, as well as
Hugh Fraser as the kindly Captain Hastings, Philip Jackson as Chief Inspector Japp, and Pauline
Moran as Miss Lemon. A superbly memorable viewing experience, Poirot Series 1 brings the
time, place, and very feel of Christie's novels to vivid life. Highly recommended. The episodes
are "The Adventures of the Clapham Cook", "Murder in the Mews", "The Adventure of Johnnie
Waverly", "Four and Twenty Blackbirds", "The Third Floor Flat", "Triangle at Rhodes",
"Problem at Sea", "The Incredible Theft", "The King of Clubs", and "The Dream". 519 min., full
screen, SDH subtitles.

Dr. Willoughby is a smartly written British comedy about an aging actress stuck in a dead-end
career yet fighting ferociously to hang on. Onscreen, she plays the role of compassionate surgeon
Dr. Willoughby; offscreen, she is on aggressive-at-best terms with her co-stars in her daytime
hospital soap opera. Her efforts to secure her diva's position range from nasty, witty repartee, to
stabbing fellow actors in the back (mostly metaphorically) to threatening her producer and lying
to escape a charity gig. Starring selfish, borderline sociopathic, and utterly hilarious anti-heroine,
Dr. Willoughby is a biting black comedy not to be missed. 6 episodes, 144 min., widescreen,
SDH subtitles.

The Biography Shelf

Running Away to Home: Our Family's Journey to Croatia in Search of Who We Are, Where We
Came From, and What Really Matters provides the memoir of a travel writer who made the
decision to leave home - and bring her family with her. Their family lived the typical American
dream in Iowa - and their lives were rushed and filled with work and school. When they lost half
their savings in the stock market crash, they packed up and left to visit her family homeland in
the Croatian mountain village of Mrkopalj. Her memoir goes beyond a travel or food account to
probe a different world and its values in a pick for travel, food or general memoir
collections.

SAL MINEO: A BIOGRAPHY provides a fine survey of a creative actor who was murdered at
the young age of thirty-seven. Candid interviews with Mineo's closest female and male lovers
and new photos accompany a complete story of his life and interests, his rise to fame, and more,
and make this a powerful and winning 'must'. The candid interviews succeed in providing a
well-rounded portrait of Mineo and make for a biography that exceeds expectations. Film and
biography holdings alike will appreciate the detailed focus!

Black and Blue: The Redd Foxx Story is based on the author's interviews with dozens of Foxx's
friends and colleagues and provides a well-rounded view of his rise to fame in comedy and
television. It surveys his career and the TV show that both brought him to the heights of his
career and ultimately ruined it, and provides a fine survey of his personality and many
achievements. Entertainment, film and biography collections alike will relish this!

Vincent Carretta (Professor of English, University of Maryland) presents Phillis Wheatley:
Biography of a Genius in Bondage, a scholarly chronicle of Phillis Wheatley (1753?-1784), the
first English-speaking person of African heritage to publish a book, and the second woman of
any heritage to do so in America. Carretta traces what little is known of Wheatley's life and how
she gained her freedom from slavery, her marriage, and how her widower fared after her untimely
passing. Perhaps the most amazing aspect of Wheatley's life is her skillful orchestration of a
transatlantic network to produce, market, and distribute her writing. The fascinating life story of
a truly extraordinary woman (illustrated with a handful of black-and-white photographs of artistic
portraits), Phillis Wheatley: Biography of a Genius in Bondage is highly recommended especially
for public and college library collections.

Robert Curthose: Duke of Normandy (c. 1050-1134) is a detailed biography of Robert Curthose,
eldest son of William the Conqueror and Duke of Normandy from 1087 to 1106. Robert
Curthose was twice driven into exile, defeated his father in battle, and fought to defend his duchy
from his brothers William Rufus and Henry who controlled the throne of England. His
involvement in the success of the First Crusade (1095-99) earned him a legendary reputation in
his own time, as a chivalric hero. Biographer William Aird (Senior Lecturer in Medieval History,
Cardiff University) meticulously studies the dynamics of Norman political culture and medieval
rulership, as well as Robert Curthose's legacy influencing the kings of England even after Henry I
incarcinated him from 1106 to his death in 1134. Of especial interest is Aird's historical study of
a ruthless power-drama commonly recounted from an English perspective. Robert Curthose:
Duke of Normandy is highly recommended especially for public and college library biography
shelves.

The Nautical Shelf

Winter in Fireland: A Patagonian Sailing Adventure recounts the sailing journey of author
Nicholas Coghlan and his wife Jenny aboard their 27-foot sailboat, Bosun Bird, from Cape Town
through the winter waters of the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan, dancing along edges
of Tierra del Fuego (Fireland). Their adventure involved braving stormy waters, navigating
channels and inlets, and encountering the whims and wonders of other cultures. Reflections on a
lifelong love of sailing and incredible nautical adventures past and present fill this treasury for
armchair travelers and sailing enthusiasts alike.

The Adolescent Brain: Learning, Reasoning, and Decision Making is an anthology of scholarly
essays by learned psychologists about the latest cutting-edge discoveries and theories concerning
young people's brains and mental processes, especially with regard to processing information and
making difficult judgments. Individual writings include "Representation and Transfer of Abstract
Mathematical Concepts in Adolescence and Young Adulthood", "Training the Adolescent Brain:
Neural Plasticity and the Acquisition of Cognitive Abilities", "Risky Behavior in Adolescents:
The Role of the Developing Brain", and much more. In a modern world that demands increasing
amounts of education, skills and expertise in its emerging workforce, the scientific explorations
of how young people cognitively develop in The Adolescent Brain take on a stringently urgent,
immediately practical value. The Adolescent Brain is highly recommended especially for college
library Psychology shelves.

Deborah A. Hwa-Froelich (Professor and Director of the International Adoption Clinc, Saint
Louis University) presents Supporting Development in Internationally Adopted Children, a
distillation of her expertise in meeting the needs of thousands of children from outside the United
States who are adopted into American famlies. Chapters address common issues in physical
growth, health, and motor development; cognitive development; hearing, speech and feeding
development; social communication development; and much more. While parents may this
resource grounded heavily in the latest research and evidence useful, Supporting Development in
Internationally Adopted Children is primarily a scholarly work intended for professionals rather
than lay readers. Highly recommended, especially for experts in the fields of child psychology,
pediatrics, social work, therapy, and education, and more.

The Journalism Shelf

DEADLINE ARTISTS; AMERICA'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER COLUMNS offers columns
from papers all over America and celebrates the print media's best column writing. Any
interested in journalism will find this packed with the authors' picks of columns that inspired
them as young journalists. The columns range from different topics to changing styles, are
arranged by topic, and cover everything from politics and civil issues to humor, sports and local
affairs. This diversity is appealing and makes DEADLINE ARTISTS a solid pick for journalism
and writer's holdings alike!

Second Read
James Marcus and the staff of the Columbia Journalism Review, editors
Columbia University Press
61 West 62nd Street
New York, NY 10023-7015
9780231159319 $24.50 http://cup.columbia.edu

Second Read: Writers Look Back at Classic Works of Reportage is an anthology of writings by
practiced journalists examining critical works of reportage - stories that brought crucial
information to ongoing public discourse and opinion. Individuals whose works are studied at
length include Norman Mailer, Tom Wolfe, Rachel Carson, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and many
more. Topics discussed include how reporters must question their own political assumptions to
write a balanced story, the disturbing trend to substitute "truthiness" for researched facts in
modern journalism, the role of a unique narrative style tempered by the risk of style
overwhelming substance, and much more. Second Read is a choice addition to any Journalism
Studies shelf, particularly those of college libraries, and highly recommended.

The Music Shelf

Chris Welch's CLAPTON: THE ULTIMATE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY (9780760340462,
$40.00) is a fine pick for any rock music collection and covers his entire career, from his work
with the Yardbirds and Cream and his solo projects. He's been heavily influential for five
decades, and this illustrated celebration packs in over 400 color photos, illustrations and
memorabilia to accompany discussion of his life and career - including sidebars detailing his
music gear. As a definitive Clapton guide, it's unparalleled and deserves a prominent place in any
rock music collection. Paul Grushkin's DEAD LETTERS: THE VERY BEST GRATEFUL
DEAD FAN MAIL (9780760338544, $29.99) provides a fine gathering of Dead memorabilia
documenting the 'deadheads' who have dedicated their lives to the Grateful Dead. These were
individuals addicted to the Dead music, going to great lengths to travel with the band and attend
as many concerts as possible. Many ways they obtained tickets from going to the source - the
Dead themselves - and writing for them - and this collects their letters and the personalized
envelopes and artwork that indicated their passion. Any Grateful Dead fan will relish this!

Musical Cognition: A Science of Listening suggests that music is milieu where cognitive
functions of perception, memory and expectation are challenged, and where listeners play an
active role in translating sound to meaningful emotions. In such a scenario listening goes beyond
an audible series of reactions to an integration between physical and mental structures, and recent
research in psychology and neuro-cognition provides more explicit connections than in the past.
Examples reflect the latest research on rhythm, pitch, style and more.

The Technology Shelf

The second updated edition of Monopulse Principles and Techniques comes from experts who
offer technical details on the monopulse radar, which sends additional information within a radar
signal to avoid problems in signal strength. It's resistant to jamming and is the most used radar
system today: this updated, expanded edition compiles the latest monopulse radar principles,
techniques and adds two new chapters on countermeasures and more. Engineering and
radar-specific reference holdings will find this essential for newcomer and radar engineers
alike.

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Kenneth Y. Jo's SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
(9781608071944, $149.00) is a reference for engineers in the field and in school, and offers a
review of the basic concepts of satellite communications, network design and more. Discussions
of a class of SATCOM networks offers considerations of satellite components, operations, and
entire systems, from GEO satellites to low Earth orbiting satellites. Chapters explain uses of such
networks, differences between them, and offer keys to link analysis, processing, and different
hardware configurations and options. Any engineering collection will welcome this study.
Francisco Saez de Adana, et.al.'s PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF ASYMPTOTIC
TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETICS (1608070638, $129.00) focuses on the uniform
theory of diffraction and physical optics and applies them to real-world problem solving. The
guidelines thus are far more focused on practical applications than theory, offering a resource to
professionals already working in the field who need to apply their knowledge of electromagnetics
to specific issues. A fine reference for any college-level or professional's collection! Also
recommended for such a holding is David B. Cruickshank's MICROWAVE MATERIALS FOR
WIRELESS APPLICATIONS (1608070921, $99.00), a recourse offering engineers an in-depth
survey of the use of microwave magnetic materials for wireless purposes. From radio links to
wireless applications, this reference for professionals describes different attributes of families of
magnetic materials and surveys insertion loss, intermodulation, and more. A fine reference for
any professional electronics engineer. ADVANCED FDTD METHODS: PARALLELIZATION,
ACCELERATION, AND ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS by Wenhua Yu, et.al.
(9781608071760, $119.00) is a pick for college-level engineering collections and focuses on the
engineering applications of FDTD simulation systems. The latest developments in the science of
FDTD are covered in a detailed reference that packs in over 250 illustrations, 128 equations, and
a host of data processing techniques key to FDTD methods.

CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide covers all CTS exam objectives and teaches
everything from developing a functional AV scope and marketing AV technologies to best
practices, and comes packed with checklists, diagrams, practice exam questions, and more. It's
designed to serve as both a job reference and a study guide, and is accompanied by a CD-ROM
that offers one complete practice exam, am ebook and a bonus download exam. A 'must' for any
taking the CTS exam!

The Women's Studies Shelf

Wicked Success in Inside Every Woman comes from an Inc. Top 10 Entrepreneur and considers
the work and responsibilities of women in the new job market. For nearly thirty years the author
has mentored thousands of women who would achieve success without the personal sacrifices
business demands seem to require: WICKED SUCCESS brings her brand of personal mentoring
into every reader's life and tells how to be successful without giving up your life. It's an
outstanding pick for any woman who wants a better balance between work success and personal
success.